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Pediatric Mental Health Depression NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The community mental health client says, 'I’m afraid something is wrong with me. I don’t have any appetite. I don’t get much sleep and some days I don’t want to be alive.' What is the most important first assessment by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suicidal ideation ('don’t want to be alive') requires immediate assessment of intent and plan (B) for safety. Duration (A), collateral (C), and intake (D) are secondary to this urgent risk.
Question 2 of 5
Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask when assessing a client for signs of generalized anxiety disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent, pervasive worry (A) is a core symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Flashbacks (B) suggest PTSD, crowd fear (C) social anxiety, and sudden episodes (D) panic disorder.
Question 3 of 5
The client has Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. To which of the following client personality characteristics should the nurse give the most attention when planning care for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: OCPD involves perfectionism and rigidity, often driven by anxious/fearful traits (D), which the nurse must address to manage control needs. Oddity (A) fits schizotypal, reality loss (B) psychosis, and drama (C) histrionic/borderline.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working with a patient who has a diagnosis of OCPD. It is important for the nurse and patient to discuss:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OCPD’s perfectionism is often anxiety-driven (B), a key discussion to manage rigidity. Anger (A), medication (C), and superiority (D) are less central to OCPD dynamics.
Question 5 of 5
A grandiose sense of self importance is associated with which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Narcissistic PD (B) features grandiosity and self-importance per DSM-5. Histrionic (A) seeks attention, antisocial (C) lacks empathy, and OCPD (D) focuses on perfection, not grandeur.