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Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is a common characteristic of PTSD in children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Re-experiencing trauma (A) is a key PTSD feature in children, per DSM-5. Attention (B) and social skills (C) don’t improve.
Question 2 of 5
The client with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is receiving dextroamphetamine and amphetamine (Adderall). What information is important for the nurse to teach the client and family?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adderall, a stimulant, can interact with caffeine, potentially increasing side effects like jitteriness or heart rate. Consistent medication timing (A) is important but less specific, (C) is incorrect as adherence is key, and (D) is wrong—stimulants typically suppress appetite, not increase it.
Question 3 of 5
Serotonin deficiencies can cause in children.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, anxiety, and appetite. Deficiencies can lead to panic (anxiety disorders), obsessions (as in OCD), and bulimia (an eating disorder linked to serotonin imbalance). Since all listed conditions are associated with serotonin deficiencies, option D is correct.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
An 8-year-old boy with a history of hallucinations and violent behavior has been placed in a seclusion room at the hospital because he has been hurting others. The nurse checks on the patient and realizes she must take him out of the seclusion room when:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Seclusion must end if the child poses an immediate risk to themselves, such as headbutting a window, which could cause injury. Emotional pleas (A, B) or threats (D) do not override safety protocols unless de-escalation is confirmed.