NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the 3-year-old child is typical of other autistic children, how would the nurse expect that child to respond to its parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autistic children often show indifference to social interactions.
Question 2 of 5
If the admitting nurse documents all of the following parental behaviors, which behavior is most likely to suppress this child's ability to reach the maximum potential for development?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Over-involvement like dressing the teen hinders independence.
Question 3 of 5
Which withdrawal symptom is the nurse most likely to note while observing the newborn of a mother who used heroin during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Tremors, poor feeding, and high-pitched cry are common symptoms of neonatal opioid withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
Which response by the nurse provides the best explanation of the child's behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thumb sucking is a regressive behavior triggered by stress, offering comfort.
Question 5 of 5
If the following facts are present in the social history of a person suspected of child abuse, which one is most similar to the profile of other child abusers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A history of being abused increases the risk of becoming an abuser.