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Pediatrics Mental Health Cognition Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What type of intervention is crucial for children with autistic spectrum disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Speech therapy (A) addresses communication deficits in autism, a core need. Pharmacotherapy (B) is adjunctive, surgery (C) irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is establishing outcomes for a client who is depressed. The outcomes will be entered into the nursing care plan and used by all members of the treatment team. The best stated outcome is the client will:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Outcomes must be specific, measurable, and objective for team use. A 50% decrease in a depression scale score is quantifiable, unlike vague feelings (A, B). Insight (C) is valuable but not as directly measurable or universally applicable in a care plan.
Question 3 of 5
A child has been diagnosed with having dopamine deficiencies. The nurse would anticipate signs of during an assessment.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dopamine is critical for motivation, reward, and motor function. A deficiency is commonly linked to decreased motivation, as seen in conditions like depression or Parkinson’s-like symptoms, rather than fatigue (more general), compulsions (serotonin-related), or solely depressed mood (multifactorial). Option C is the most specific and accurate.
Question 4 of 5
A 16-year-old male has received a pink-slip from the police for inpatient psychiatric treatment. The teen has been expressing thoughts of hanging himself because Life sucks. The nursing staff should consider placing the child:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suicidal ideation requires close monitoring to ensure safety. One-on-one observation (B) is the standard of care to prevent self-harm, unlike placing with peers (A, C) or near an exit (D), which could increase risk.
Question 5 of 5
A child has been exhibiting the MacDonald Triad. These behaviors include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The MacDonald Triad, linked to potential future violence, includes bed-wetting (enuresis), animal cruelty (e.g., swinging a cat), and fire-setting (e.g., lighting paper on fire). Option B accurately reflects these specific behaviors.