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Pediatric Mental Health Depression NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 17-year-old, female patient with anorexia nervosa has just been released from the hospital. To facilitate recovery at home, the psychiatric-mental health nurse instructs the family to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Joining family meals (D) normalizes eating behavior and provides support, key for anorexia recovery. Sneaking (A) assumes deceit, cooking focus (B) may trigger, and privacy (C) isolates.
Question 2 of 5
During an initial patient interview, the psychiatric and mental health nurse begins by asking the patient to describe his or her:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Starting with the current situation (A) builds rapport and context, grounding the interview. Feelings (B), history (C), and thoughts (D) follow naturally.
Question 3 of 5
A female patient reports an intense, overwhelming fear of driving a car. The fear has disrupted all elements of the patient’s life. The patient’s treatment plan includes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Systematic desensitization (D) treats phobias like driving fear by gradual exposure, addressing disruption. Assertiveness (A), biofeedback (B), and stress management (C) are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
When planning inpatient psychotherapeutic activities for a patient who has antisocial personality disorder, the psychiatric-mental health nurse:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A structured environment (C) sets limits for antisocial PD’s manipulation. Group focus (A) may enable disruption, permissiveness (B) lacks boundaries, and withdrawal (D) mischaracterizes the disorder.
Question 5 of 5
Accompanied by many family members, a 16-year-old Chinese-American female patient is admitted to the unit with reports of sadness and suicidal ideation. Regarding the family, the psychiatric and mental health nurse:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Privately asking the mother (C) respects cultural family dynamics while facilitating privacy for assessment. Encouraging (A) burdens the patient, direct asking (B) may offend, and care with family (D) limits confidentiality.