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Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
An involuntary admission means:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Involuntary admission typically involves legal authority, such as police or court orders, to mandate psychiatric treatment when a child poses a risk to themselves or others, distinguishing it from voluntary family actions (C, D) or refusal (A).
Question 2 of 5
An infant displays depression by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants cannot verbalize depression, but excessive crying (C) beyond typical levels can signal distress or withdrawal, consistent with depressive symptoms. Smiling (A) and bonding (B) are positive, while looking away (D) is less specific.
Question 3 of 5
A teenage girl with a known history of bipolar disorder has been taking Lithium for a year. The doctor has ordered that the teen start taking Haloperidol because of increased irrational behavior. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Haloperidol can be used with lithium, but education on side effects (A) like extrapyramidal symptoms is crucial. There’s no absolute contraindication (B), and timing (C) or verification (D) are secondary to patient education.
Question 4 of 5
Exposure therapy should be referred for a child when:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exposure therapy is specifically designed for phobias, like severe social phobia (C), by gradually desensitizing the child to feared stimuli. It’s not indicated for suicidal thoughts (A), hyperactivity (B), or alexithymia (D, emotional identification difficulty).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is explaining the difference of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) to a parent. The best explanation is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ODD involves defiance with some remorse, while CD features rule-breaking without guilt (C), reflecting their diagnostic distinction. CD isn’t remorseful (A), ADHD doesn’t guarantee ODD (B), and constant intervention (D) overstates CD’s needs.