NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate in this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Putting the chart away maintains privacy without escalating suspicion.
Question 3 of 5
When the parents ask about the side effects of taking methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin), the nurse correctly explains that the child may have which common cluster of signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insomnia, tachycardia, and anorexia are common side effects of Ritalin.
Question 4 of 5
What information strongly suggests that the child's fractured femur is the result of physical abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple healed fractures suggest a pattern of abuse.
Question 5 of 5
If ruminations about suicide are present, which observation by the nurse is most significant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hoarding sharp objects indicates a high risk for self-harm.