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Pediatrics Mental Health Cognition Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client to the nurse will indicate that the client understands important information about taking clozapine (Clozaril)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clozapine requires weekly blood tests (D) to monitor for agranulocytosis, a life-threatening side effect, making this the most critical understanding. Tyramine (A) is for MAOIs, and rashes (C) or sun (B) are less specific.
Question 2 of 5
An 18 yr old client was hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. After 1 week of treatment, the nursing team met to evaluate the client’s progress. Signs of improvement would be indicated by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight gain (C) is a primary indicator of improvement in anorexia nervosa, reflecting nutritional progress. Talking (A), attending groups (B), and shaping up (D) are less objective or may indicate resistance.
Question 3 of 5
What symptom would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client with OCPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OCPD clients struggle with completing projects (C) due to perfectionism and indecision. They suppress feelings (not A), lack spontaneity (not B), and can’t tolerate mistakes (not D).
Question 4 of 5
A client tells the nurse that his co-workers are sabotaging the computer. When the nurse asks questions, the client becomes argumentative. What is the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clear and consistent speech (C) de-escalates paranoia and argumentation by providing calm, predictable communication, avoiding confrontation. Venting (A) may escalate, denial (B) invalidates, and isolation (D) is punitive.
Question 5 of 5
What is the most appropriate short-term goal for a client with paranoid personality disorder and impaired social skills?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying feelings hindering social interaction (D) targets mistrust and improves skills in paranoid PD. Feedback (A) may overwhelm, anxiety (B) is secondary, and self-mutilation (C) is irrelevant.