Psychiatric Nursing PNLE Exam Questions IV
1. Marco approached Nurse Trish asking for advice on how to deal with his
alcohol addiction. Nurse Trish should tell the client that the only effective
treatment for alcoholism is:
A. Psychotherapy
B. Alcoholics anonymous (A.A.)
C. Total abstinence
D. Aversion Therapy
2. Nurse Hazel is caring for a male client who experience false
sensory perceptions with no basis in reality. This perception is known as:
A. Hallucinations
B. Delusions
C. Loose associations
D. Neologisms
3. Nurse Monet is caring for a female client who has suicidal tendency. When
accompanying the client to the restroom, Nurse Monet should…
A. Give her privacy
B. Allow her to urinate
C. Open the window and allow her to get some fresh air
D. Observe her
4. Nurse Maureen is developing a plan of care for a female client
with anorexia nervosa. Which action should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Provide privacy during meals
B. Set-up a strict eating plan for the client
C. Encourage client to exercise to reduce anxiety
D. Restrict visits with the family
5. A client is experiencing anxiety attack. The most appropriate
nursing intervention should include?
A. Turning on the television
B. Leaving the client alone
C. Staying with the client and speaking in short sentences
D. Ask the client to play with other clients
6. A female client is admitted with a diagnosis of delusions of
GRANDEUR. This diagnosis reflects a belief that one is:
, A. Being Killed
B. Highly famous and important
C. Responsible for evil world
D. Connected to client unrelated to oneself
7. A 20 year old client was diagnosed with dependent personality
disorder. Which behavior is not likely to be evidence of ineffective individual
coping?
A. Recurrent self-destructive behavior
B. Avoiding relationship
C. Showing interest in solitary activities
D. Inability to make choices and decision without advise
8. A male client is diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder.
Which signs would this client exhibit during social situation?
A. Paranoid thoughts
B. Emotional affect
C. Independence need
D. Aggressive behavior
9. Nurse Claire is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia. The
most appropriate initial goal for a client diagnosed with bulimia is?
A. Encourage to avoid foods
B. Identify anxiety causing situations
C. Eat only three meals a day
D. Avoid shopping plenty of groceries
10. Nurse Tony was caring for a 41 year old female client. Which behavior
by the client indicates adult cognitive development?
A. Generates new levels of awareness
B. Assumes responsibility for her actions
C. Has maximum ability to solve problems and learn new skills
D. Her perception are based on reality
11.A neuromuscular blocking agent is administered to a client before
ECT therapy. The Nurse should carefully observe the client for?
A. Respiratory difficulties
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Dizziness
D. Seizures
1. Marco approached Nurse Trish asking for advice on how to deal with his
alcohol addiction. Nurse Trish should tell the client that the only effective
treatment for alcoholism is:
A. Psychotherapy
B. Alcoholics anonymous (A.A.)
C. Total abstinence
D. Aversion Therapy
2. Nurse Hazel is caring for a male client who experience false
sensory perceptions with no basis in reality. This perception is known as:
A. Hallucinations
B. Delusions
C. Loose associations
D. Neologisms
3. Nurse Monet is caring for a female client who has suicidal tendency. When
accompanying the client to the restroom, Nurse Monet should…
A. Give her privacy
B. Allow her to urinate
C. Open the window and allow her to get some fresh air
D. Observe her
4. Nurse Maureen is developing a plan of care for a female client
with anorexia nervosa. Which action should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Provide privacy during meals
B. Set-up a strict eating plan for the client
C. Encourage client to exercise to reduce anxiety
D. Restrict visits with the family
5. A client is experiencing anxiety attack. The most appropriate
nursing intervention should include?
A. Turning on the television
B. Leaving the client alone
C. Staying with the client and speaking in short sentences
D. Ask the client to play with other clients
6. A female client is admitted with a diagnosis of delusions of
GRANDEUR. This diagnosis reflects a belief that one is:
, A. Being Killed
B. Highly famous and important
C. Responsible for evil world
D. Connected to client unrelated to oneself
7. A 20 year old client was diagnosed with dependent personality
disorder. Which behavior is not likely to be evidence of ineffective individual
coping?
A. Recurrent self-destructive behavior
B. Avoiding relationship
C. Showing interest in solitary activities
D. Inability to make choices and decision without advise
8. A male client is diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder.
Which signs would this client exhibit during social situation?
A. Paranoid thoughts
B. Emotional affect
C. Independence need
D. Aggressive behavior
9. Nurse Claire is caring for a client diagnosed with bulimia. The
most appropriate initial goal for a client diagnosed with bulimia is?
A. Encourage to avoid foods
B. Identify anxiety causing situations
C. Eat only three meals a day
D. Avoid shopping plenty of groceries
10. Nurse Tony was caring for a 41 year old female client. Which behavior
by the client indicates adult cognitive development?
A. Generates new levels of awareness
B. Assumes responsibility for her actions
C. Has maximum ability to solve problems and learn new skills
D. Her perception are based on reality
11.A neuromuscular blocking agent is administered to a client before
ECT therapy. The Nurse should carefully observe the client for?
A. Respiratory difficulties
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Dizziness
D. Seizures
