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Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A teenager with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is at risk for other disorders. The teen should be assessed for all of the following disorders except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Schizophrenia increases risk for depression and drug abuse (A, B) due to emotional and coping challenges. Renal (C) and cardiac (D) diseases aren’t directly linked, making C the exception.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements is true about autism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All statements (D) are true: maternal age and breech birth are risk factors (A), early deficits are observable by 18 months (B), and diagnosis often occurs before age 3 (C).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child for indications of autism spectrum disorder. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) features repetitive behaviors, such as (B) repetitive counting, a classic sign of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior per DSM-5 criteria. (A) impulsivity is more typical of ADHD, (C) destructiveness aligns with conduct issues, and (D) somatic problems (e.g., physical complaints) are less specific to ASD.
Question 4 of 5
When a 5-year-old diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) bounces out of a chair and runs over and slaps another child, what is the nurse’s best action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the child to another room (D) de-escalates the situation, ensures safety, and allows calming, aligning with ADHD behavior management. (A) avoids intervention, (B) may not work with impulsivity, and (C) is excessive for this scenario.
Question 5 of 5
A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) shows hyperactivity, aggression, and impaired play. The health care provider prescribed amphetamine salts (Adderall). The nurse should monitor for which desired behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adderall aims to reduce ADHD symptoms, improving focus and impulse control, leading to (C) cooperative play as a key social outcome. (A), (B), and (D) are less directly tied to the medication’s primary effects.