ATI LPN · Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Quizlet
Question 1 of 40
A mother brings her four-year-old son in for evaluation because he 'does not get along with his step-siblings.' The mother reports that her son refuses to play a game with his step-siblings unless they play by his rules. According to cognitive development theory, the explanation for the child’s behavior is that he is in the:
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Question 2 of 40
A nurse will prepare teaching materials for the parents of a child newly diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which medication will the information focus on?
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Question 3 of 40
Exposure therapy should be referred for a child when:
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Question 4 of 40
Which is a sign of child abuse?
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Question 5 of 40
The parents of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ask the nurse to tell them what sorts of therapies are likely to be employed for the child. The nurse's response should include information about which of the following?
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Question 6 of 40
What is a common characteristic of PTSD in children?
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Question 7 of 40
An infant displays depression by:
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Question 8 of 40
Impulse control is part of a plan for a client with Borderline PD. Which of the following is particularly important to include?
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Question 9 of 40
A teenage girl with a known history of bipolar disorder has been taking Lithium for a year. The doctor has ordered that the teen start taking Haloperidol because of increased irrational behavior. The nurse should:
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Question 10 of 40
For the past 18 months, an eight-year-old child has exhibited involuntary, purposeless, rapid recurrent movements of the arms and face as well as spontaneous unintelligible vocalizations. When receiving verbal cues, the child can decrease and sometimes extinguish the erratic movements for several minutes. The diagnosis is:
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Question 11 of 40
A nurse is teaching a group of guardians about manifestations of conduct disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse include? (Select one that does not apply)
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Question 12 of 40
A client with a paranoid personality disorder makes an inappropriate and unreasonable report to a nurse. What is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?
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Question 13 of 40
The client has Antisocial Personality Disorder. Which of the following nursing interventions should be a critical part of the plan of care developed by the nurse?
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Question 14 of 40
The nurse is presenting discharge instructions to a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which of the following would be the most important topic for the nurse to include?
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Question 15 of 40
Which behavior is not typically associated with nervousness in children?
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Question 16 of 40
A teen that is taking antipsychotic medications is complaining to the nurse that her tongue feels very thick. The nurse assesses the teen and notes that her eyes continuously look at the ceiling, and the tongue is not swollen. The nurse knows this could be a sign of:
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Question 17 of 40
An involuntary admission means:
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Question 18 of 40
A child/adolescent psychiatric and mental health clinical nurse specialist meets regularly with the staff nurses of an adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit to improve the nurses’ therapeutic interactions with the patients. Each nurse keeps a journal describing clinical interactions with an adolescent and examines the factors that hinder the nurse’s ability to interact therapeutically with the patient. The clinical specialist reviews the entries and provides written feedback. This teaching strategy is known as:
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Question 19 of 40
What is the management strategy for enuresis in children?
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Question 20 of 40
A mother and father who have recently separated are in family therapy with their six-year-old child, who is experiencing behavioral problems. The father is now involved in a homosexual relationship. During this session, the mother initiates a heated discussion of her fears that the child is being exposed to age-inappropriate sexual behavior in the father’s home. The child/adolescent psychiatric and mental health clinical nurse specialist’s action is to:
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Question 21 of 40
Which disorder is associated with a child persistently stealing?
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Question 22 of 40
A short-term goal for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease is:
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Question 23 of 40
The child prescribed an antipsychotic medication to manage violent behavior is one most likely diagnosed with:
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Question 24 of 40
When assessing an adolescent client for depression, it is most important for the nurse to recognize that depression in adolescents is often:
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Question 25 of 40
A patient presents with an inability to make decisions and function independently. The nurse knows these symptoms are indicative of the following disorder?
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Question 26 of 40
When the client is a hospitalized autistic child, which approach should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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Question 27 of 40
According to family systems theory, removing the 'identified patient' from the environment most likely causes the:
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Question 28 of 40
To evaluate whether patient teaching for coping skills has been effective, the psychiatric-mental health nurse asks an adolescent patient to:
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Question 29 of 40
The first step in the treatment of incest is to:
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Question 30 of 40
An 8-year-old boy with a history of hallucinations and violent behavior has been placed in a seclusion room at the hospital because he has been hurting others. The nurse checks on the patient and realizes she must take him out of the seclusion room when:
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Question 31 of 40
The nurse is explaining the difference of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) to a parent. The best explanation is:
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Question 32 of 40
What is a major symptom of childhood depression?
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Question 33 of 40
The client with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is receiving dextroamphetamine and amphetamine (Adderall). What information is important for the nurse to teach the client and family?
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Question 34 of 40
A 7-year-old boy diagnosed with ADHD is starting medications. The nurse is providing education to his parents regarding his medication. Which of the following statements is true regarding these medications?
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Question 35 of 40
Which of the following disorders is characterized by persistent and repetitive nail biting or thumb sucking?
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Question 36 of 40
Serotonin deficiencies can cause in children.
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Question 37 of 40
In attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which of the following relates to poor attention?
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Question 38 of 40
The client reports feeling 'pretty anxious' while waiting for the results of an important medical test. Which technique should the nurse recommend to the client?
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Question 39 of 40
When screening families for post-traumatic stress disorder following a major natural disaster, psychiatric-mental health nurses are practicing which type of disease prevention?
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Question 40 of 40
What is a hallmark symptom of anorexia nervosa?
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