NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When discussing the home environment with the parents, the nurse should explain that which one of the following is the most appropriate environment for an autistic child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistency minimizes anxiety and supports routine.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a newborn experiencing opioid withdrawal, the nurse frequently puts the baby in the crib when crying.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing stimuli helps calm the newborn and manage withdrawal symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding differentiates bulimia from anorexia nervosa in an adolescent with a suspected eating disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Purging after meals is characteristic of bulimia, not always present in anorexia.
Question 4 of 5
If the adolescent is typical of others who have grown up in an alcoholic family, the nurse would expect to assess for problems in which area?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low self-esteem is common in children of alcoholics due to unpredictable environments.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse correctly explains that this is normal behavior for toddlers who are developing which psychosocial characteristic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 'no' phase reflects toddlers asserting autonomy, per Erikson's stages.