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Pediatric Mental Health Depression NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Risk factors for a child to develop a mental illness include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risk factors for mental illness in children often include biological factors like low birth weight, genetic predisposition indicated by family history, and environmental stressors such as caregiver neglect. Wealth, while it may influence access to care, is not a direct risk factor for developing mental illness and is thus the exception here.
Question 2 of 5
A mental health nurse is seeing a patient for the first time. It will be important for the nurse to assess:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A holistic initial assessment in pediatric mental health includes family dynamics, social context, cultural influences, and psychological status to understand the child’s full situation. Option A is the most comprehensive and aligns with best practices.
Question 3 of 5
A 14-year-old boy reports that he has been seeing and hearing things. His friends tell him it is like he goes to another world sometimes. The teen does not understand what is happening to him. The mental health nurse is aware that the teen could be experiencing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Seeing and hearing things not present, along with dissociative-like experiences, are hallmark symptoms of hallucinations, possibly indicating psychosis or schizophrenia. These are distinct from suicidal thoughts, OCD, or general stress, making C the correct choice.
Question 4 of 5
A mental health nurse has assessed a child and determined that the child exhibits behavioral challenges. When the school nurse explains this to a teacher, the best description would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Behavioral challenges in children often manifest as defiance or tantrums, which are broad and common descriptors. Physical outbursts (A) and violence (B) are more specific and severe, while learning interventions (D) address a different issue.
Question 5 of 5
A child that has not exhibited enuresis in four years has exhibited this behavior pattern for the last week. The reason a child may revert back to this behavior pattern is because of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regression to enuresis after a period of continence is often a response to stress, such as trauma or change, acting as a coping mechanism. Hallucinations (A) and delusions (C) are psychotic symptoms, and behavioral challenges (B) are too vague to explain this specific regression.