NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To ensure optimum mental health of an infant born with a congenital defect such as myelomeningocele, the nurse explains that it is essential for the parents to meet which of the following needs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Love and attachment are critical for the infant's emotional and mental health development.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing approach is most appropriate to encourage the maximum level of independence possible?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing food choices promotes autonomy within safe boundaries.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is most correct to support the parents as they move through the grieving process. Place the following stages of the grieving process in the chronologic order in which they will most likely occur.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C,B,D,A,E
Rationale: The Kubler-Ross model typically follows the order: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance.