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Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who was admitted yesterday with an adjustment disorder and depressed mood has not left his or her room. The psychiatric-mental health nurse’s most appropriate approach at meal time today is to respond:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Walking and sitting with the patient (B) gently encourages socialization while providing support, ideal for adjustment disorder. Bringing food (A) reinforces isolation, choice (C) may overwhelm, and insistence (D) lacks empathy.
Question 2 of 5
A patient states that unit staff members have been avoiding him or her since an attempt to self-mutilate. The psychiatric-mental health nurse’s most appropriate response is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Listening and redirecting (C) validates feelings while addressing staff dynamics therapeutically. Apology (A) assumes fault, explanation (B) dismisses, and reporting (D) bypasses exploration.
Question 3 of 5
A common nursing diagnosis for a patient with antisocial personality disorder is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Impaired social interaction due to manipulation (C) reflects antisocial PD’s core traits. Self-esteem (A) is less typical, thought processes (B) suggest psychosis, and isolation (D) misaligns with sociability.
Question 4 of 5
A school-aged patient with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is displaying disruptive behaviors at home. The psychiatric-mental health nurse modifies the treatment plan for the social domain, by advising the patient’s parents to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A point system (B) reinforces positive behavior socially in ADHD. Eye contact (A) aids attention, homework (C) is academic, and predictability (D) is broader.
Question 5 of 5
What does the acronym GAD stand for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: GAD stands for General Anxiety Disorder (C), a recognized psychiatric condition characterized by excessive, persistent worry. 'General Anxiety Diagnosis' (A) is not a standard term, 'Global Adjustment Disorder' (B) is incorrect, and 'Genetic Adaptation Diagnosis' (D) is unrelated to mental health acronyms.