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Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The child prescribed an antipsychotic medication to manage violent behavior is one most likely diagnosed with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antipsychotics manage severe aggression, most linked to conduct disorder or psychosis, not listed. (A) ADHD uses stimulants, (B) PTSD uses therapy/SSRIs, (C) and (D) don’t typically require antipsychotics.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing an adolescent client for depression, it is most important for the nurse to recognize that depression in adolescents is often:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adolescent depression often manifests as aggression or risky behavior (B), masking typical sadness seen in adults (A). It’s not always situational (C) or solely family-driven (D).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is presenting discharge instructions to a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which of the following would be the most important topic for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medication adherence (B) is critical for bipolar disorder to prevent relapse, making it the most important discharge topic. Insurance (A), future plans (C), and BMI (D) are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The client reports feeling 'pretty anxious' while waiting for the results of an important medical test. Which technique should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep breathing (A) is an immediate, accessible technique to reduce situational anxiety. Sedatives (B) are not first-line, therapy (C) is long-term, and reading (D) is less effective acutely.
Question 5 of 5
The client has Antisocial Personality Disorder. Which of the following nursing interventions should be a critical part of the plan of care developed by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antisocial PD requires consistent limits (A) to manage manipulative and rule-breaking behavior. Self-mutilation (B) is more borderline, social encouragement (C) secondary, and reality orientation (D) irrelevant.