NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
If this diagnosis is accurate, it is most important for the nurse to assess for which characteristic finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Munchausen syndrome by proxy involves a caregiver causing or fabricating symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
When the parents ask if their child is psychotic, the nurse who is performing the initial interview is most correct in explaining which of the following as a behavior exhibited by psychotic people?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Psychosis is characterized by impaired reality testing.
Question 4 of 5
When the nurse documents this incident, which wording is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Objective language like 'struck' accurately describes the incident without bias.
Question 5 of 5
What information strongly suggests that the child's fractured femur is the result of physical abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple healed fractures suggest a pattern of abuse.