NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which information given to the teenage mother is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassuring the mother that holding is beneficial promotes bonding and reduces unnecessary worry.
Question 2 of 5
Which instruction is most important for the nurse to recommend to the teenage mother regarding parenting the infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cuddling and talking foster bonding and emotional development, critical for the infant.
Question 3 of 5
If the teenage mother expresses feeling inexperienced and inadequate in caring for the baby, which referral is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parenting classes provide education and support to build confidence and skills.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is correct in assuming that without adequate nurturing during infancy, the child of the teenage mother is at risk for developing which psychosocial characteristic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lack of nurturing can lead to mistrust, per Erikson's developmental stages.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment findings are most characteristic of a 10-month-old infant with the diagnosis of failure to thrive?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Delayed milestones, pallor, lethargy, and speech delays are hallmark signs of failure to thrive.