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Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient presents with an inability to make decisions and function independently. The nurse knows these symptoms are indicative of the following disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dependent PD (D) involves difficulty with decisions and independence, relying on others. Schizotypal (A) is eccentric, paranoid (B) mistrustful, and OCPD (C) rigid but decisive.
Question 2 of 5
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?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A matter-of-fact statement (D) acknowledges differing views without escalating mistrust in paranoid PD. Logic (A) or confrontation (B) may provoke, and nonverbal (C) lacks clarity.
Question 3 of 5
The first step in the treatment of incest is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Believing the child (A) establishes trust and validates the report, the critical first step in incest treatment. Notification (B), confrontation (C), and removal (D) follow validation.
Question 4 of 5
A short-term goal for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Improved functioning in a least restrictive environment (A) is realistic short-term for Alzheimer’s, focusing on safety and independence. Problem-solving (B), self-esteem (C), and cognition (D) are less attainable short-term.
Question 5 of 5
According to family systems theory, removing the 'identified patient' from the environment most likely causes the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Family systems theory posits that removing the identified patient shifts dysfunction, causing family members to decompensate (C). Patient outcomes (A, B) vary, and withdrawal (D) is less predictable.