NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If and when the autistic child actually makes an effort to self-feed, which of the following suggestions is most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positive reinforcement encourages repetition of desired behaviors.
Question 2 of 5
Which suggestion is most appropriate for the nurse to offer the parents in this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Praising accomplishments boosts self-esteem and counters ridicule.
Question 3 of 5
Which rationale is the best justification for openly discussing the child's prognosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sharing allows the child to express fears with support, reducing isolation.
Question 4 of 5
Which information is most important to communicate each time the adolescent attends a group meeting?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confidentiality encourages trust and participation in therapy.
Question 5 of 5
If this child is typical of others the same age with a serious illness, which concept is the most commonly held belief about being ill?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: School-age children often view illness as punishment due to magical thinking.