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Pediatrics Mental Health Cognition Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The child with conduct disorder is prone to physical acting out behaviors. Which nursing intervention is most likely to prevent an episode of acting out?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prompt intervention at early signs of aggression (A) de-escalates conduct disorder behaviors, preventing escalation. Reinforcing all behaviors (B) confuses boundaries, success activities (C) are preventive but less immediate, and unconditional regard (D) lacks structure needed for CD.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client to the nurse will indicate that the client understands important information about taking clozapine (Clozaril)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clozapine requires weekly blood tests (D) to monitor for agranulocytosis, a life-threatening side effect, making this the most critical understanding. Tyramine (A) is for MAOIs, and rashes (C) or sun (B) are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has taught a chronically anxious client the procedure for using muscle relaxation and deep breathing as calming techniques. Which comment by the client indicates that more teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Practicing only during anxiety (D) limits effectiveness; daily practice (A) builds skill and reduces baseline anxiety (C), indicating more teaching is needed for proactive use.
Question 4 of 5
An 18 yr old client was hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. After 1 week of treatment, the nursing team met to evaluate the client’s progress. Signs of improvement would be indicated by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight gain (C) is a primary indicator of improvement in anorexia nervosa, reflecting nutritional progress. Talking (A), attending groups (B), and shaping up (D) are less objective or may indicate resistance.
Question 5 of 5
What symptom would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client with OCPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OCPD clients struggle with completing projects (C) due to perfectionism and indecision. They suppress feelings (not A), lack spontaneity (not B), and can’t tolerate mistakes (not D).