NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the mother asks the nurse how to appropriately discipline a child of this age, which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate disapproval helps toddlers associate behavior with consequences.
Question 2 of 5
Which advice given to the preschooler's mother is most appropriate for relieving the 4-year-old child's anxiety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Quality time with the parent enhances the child's sense of security.
Question 3 of 5
When providing care for the 3-year-old autistic child, which behavior is the nurse most likely to note?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insensitivity to pain is common in autism.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which suggestion by the nurse would be most beneficial for the child's nutrition at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hunger may motivate self-feeding in a structured environment.