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Pediatric Mental Health Depression NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Buspar has been prescribed for a boy with a diagnosis of anxiety. The nurse knows that the medication:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Buspar (buspirone) is a non-addictive anxiolytic with a duration of several hours (D), unlike benzodiazepines. It’s not limited to extreme cases (A), doesn’t require lab monitoring (B), and has no citrus restriction (C).
Question 3 of 5
A school nurse is giving an in-service to teachers to teach them how to deal with children with ADHD. The nurse should include all of the following topics for discussion except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ADHD accommodations include shorter tasks (A), movement (B), and organization aids (C). Requiring 30 minutes of continuous reading (D) is unrealistic due to attention deficits and should be excluded.
Question 4 of 5
A teacher is working with a child with a known diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The teacher should include which of the following in her approach to the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Consistency with consequences (A) is key for ODD to establish boundaries and reduce defiance. Seating (B), conditional rewards (C), or extra help (D) may help but aren’t core strategies.
Question 5 of 5
The acronym SLEPT is used for children with schizophrenia. The acronym stands for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SLEPT likely assesses key schizophrenia domains: social behavior, language, emotions, perceptions, and thinking (C), covering positive and negative symptoms comprehensively.