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Pediatric Mental Health Depression NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 14-year-old boy reports that he has been seeing and hearing things. His friends tell him it is like he goes to another world sometimes. The teen does not understand what is happening to him. The mental health nurse is aware that the teen could be experiencing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Seeing and hearing things not present, along with dissociative-like experiences, are hallmark symptoms of hallucinations, possibly indicating psychosis or schizophrenia. These are distinct from suicidal thoughts, OCD, or general stress, making C the correct choice.
Question 2 of 5
A child that has not exhibited enuresis in four years has exhibited this behavior pattern for the last week. The reason a child may revert back to this behavior pattern is because of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regression to enuresis after a period of continence is often a response to stress, such as trauma or change, acting as a coping mechanism. Hallucinations (A) and delusions (C) are psychotic symptoms, and behavioral challenges (B) are too vague to explain this specific regression.
Question 3 of 5
A mental health nurse is teaching the mother of a child with executive functioning issues ways to help her child. Interventions the mother should use include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Executive functioning issues impair planning and organization. Visual aids (A) provide structure and cues, directly addressing these deficits, unlike the less targeted options (B, C, D).
Question 4 of 5
Ellie, a 9-year-old girl, was adopted by a family at the age of 4 after several years of severe neglect by her birth family. The adoptive family has been reporting that Ellie is angry a lot, manipulative with her teachers, and does not seek positive attention. The nurse working with Ellie will need to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe neglect can lead to attachment disorders, manifesting as anger and manipulation. Recognizing this (B) and involving the family in care addresses the root cause, unlike symptom-focused (A, D) or abandonment (C) approaches.
Question 5 of 5
When using the SAD FACES depression screen, it is important to assess:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SAD FACES (a mnemonic) includes multiple depression indicators like anhedonia (loss of pleasure), suicidal thoughts, and sleep changes. All (D) are critical components of the screen.