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Pediatric Mental Health Depression NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
When conducting a longitudinal non-experimental study about various modalities to treat bipolar disorder in children and adolescents, a child/adolescent psychiatric and mental health clinical nurse specialist:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Longitudinal non-experimental studies observe over time without manipulation, so evaluating every six months for five years (B) fits. Random assignment (A) and trials (C) are experimental, and no-treatment (D) raises ethical issues.
Question 2 of 5
The parent or legal guardian of a seven-year-old child must approve any medication orders, because a child of this age fails to meet which two of the four elements of informed consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 7-year-old lacks competence (ability to understand) and comprehension (grasping implications) (B), requiring guardian consent. Autonomy, veracity, confidentiality, beneficence, disclosure, and voluntariness are adult-focused.
Question 3 of 5
The adolescent parents of a three-year-old child attend an alternate high school that houses an onsite daycare center. The school nurse refers the parents to a child/adolescent psychiatric and mental health clinical nurse specialist to help them manage their child’s temper tantrums. The focus of the treatment plan is a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Behavior modification at home (A) empowers young parents to manage tantrums directly. Classes (B), play therapy (C), and school intervention (D) are less immediate or parent-focused.
Question 4 of 5
What is a primary concern in the management of childhood obesity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Managing childhood obesity requires addressing diet and physical activity (C) for sustainable health, per pediatric guidelines. Activity alone (A), crash diets (B), and ignoring psychology (D) are ineffective or harmful.
Question 5 of 5
Which eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours such as vomiting or excessive exercise?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bulimia nervosa (C) involves binge eating and purging (e.g., vomiting, exercise), per DSM-5. Obesity (A) is a condition, anorexia (B) restriction, and autism (D) is unrelated.