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Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which disorder might develop after a child experiences a traumatic event?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PTSD (A) develops post-trauma with symptoms like re-experiencing, per DSM-5. ADHD (B) and schizophrenia (C) aren’t trauma-triggered, and depression (D) is less specific.
Question 2 of 5
What is the primary objective of welfare services for challenged children?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Welfare services prioritize well-being (B) for challenged children, encompassing health and support. Education (A) and fitness (C) are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
What kind of behavior is typical in children with school phobia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: School phobia (B) involves fear and avoidance, per anxiety disorder criteria. Eagerness (A) and participation (C) contradict.
Question 4 of 5
Which behavior is typical in children with encopresis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encopresis (B) is involuntary defecation, distinct from urination (A), eating (C), or sleeping (D).
Question 5 of 5
The 10-year-old client and parents arrive for an out-patient appointment. The child has been taking haloperidol (Haldol) for one year. Which statement by the parents should the nurse promptly report to the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haloperidol, an antipsychotic, can cause tardive dyskinesia, characterized by involuntary movements of the mouth, lips, and trunk, especially after long-term use (e.g., one year). This is a serious side effect requiring immediate physician attention. Parkinson-like symptoms (A) are possible but less urgent unless severe, weight gain (B) is a common side effect but not immediately critical, and lack of improvement (D) warrants discussion but isn’t an acute concern.