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Pediatric Mental Health Depression NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a 5-year-old is disruptive, the nurse says, 'You must take a time-out.' The expectation is that the child will:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A time-out expects the child to pause and regain self-control (C), a standard behavior management technique. (A) is too long, (B) too specific, and (D) impractical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing community education about autism to a group of parents. The nurse concludes that teaching has been effective if the parents describe which of the following as common behavioral signs of autism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Indifference to physical affection (A) is a common autism sign, reflecting social interaction deficits. Imaginative play (B) and language (C) are often delayed, and clinginess (D) is more typical of anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is conducting an in-service education session about the relationship between anxiety and bulimia nervosa. The nurse best describes the relationship by saying, 'When the client has bulimia nervosa, an increase in the anxiety level will generally result in:'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In bulimia nervosa, anxiety often triggers binging and purging (C) as a maladaptive coping mechanism. Control (A) aligns with anorexia, overeating (B) lacks purging, and high-risk behaviors (D) are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
The client was admitted following a suicidal attempt by drug overdose. The client's Axis I diagnosis is bipolar disorder, Type I. The most appropriate short term goal of the nurse is for the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-suicide attempt, the immediate priority is safety from further harm (B), aligning with acute care goals. Other options (A, C, D) are longer-term or secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is conducting an initial client education group with six clients recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. On which topic should the nurse's teaching focus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Initial education for bipolar disorder should cover symptoms and etiology (D) to help clients understand their condition, forming the basis for treatment adherence. Other topics (A, B, C) are secondary at this stage.