NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
If this child is typical of others the same age with a serious illness, which concept is the most commonly held belief about being ill?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: School-age children often view illness as punishment due to magical thinking.
Question 4 of 5
When the client calls the nurse to report the following physical changes, which symptom is considered a serious side effect of clozapine that needs to be reported immediately to the prescribing physician?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe sore throat may indicate agranulocytosis, a life-threatening side effect of clozapine.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding is most indicative that the child is developmentally delayed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of language skills at age 2 is a significant indicator of developmental delay.