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Pediatric Mental Health Depression NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A mental health nurse has assessed a child and determined that the child exhibits behavioral challenges. When the school nurse explains this to a teacher, the best description would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Behavioral challenges in children often manifest as defiance or tantrums, which are broad and common descriptors. Physical outbursts (A) and violence (B) are more specific and severe, while learning interventions (D) address a different issue.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent with a known history of bipolar disorder is in the school nurses office because a teacher reported that she was talking fast and acting like she was God. The school nurse assesses the girl and notes that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapid speech and grandiosity (acting like God) are classic signs of a manic episode in bipolar disorder, requiring professional intervention (A). Sleep (B), medication lapse (C), or rest (D) are less immediate explanations.