NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which is most therapeutic for the nurse to say privately to the parent in this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging concern validates the parent's emotions and opens dialogue.
Question 2 of 5
When the parents ask if their child is psychotic, the nurse who is performing the initial interview is most correct in explaining which of the following as a behavior exhibited by psychotic people?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Psychosis is characterized by impaired reality testing.
Question 3 of 5
During the nursing assessment, which of the following suggests that the mother may be continuing to abuse heroin?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Ecchymotic areas suggest injection sites, indifference may indicate substance use, and poor hygiene is a common sign of ongoing abuse.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse advises the parents to look for which change as evidence that methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) is achieving its desired effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced distractibility indicates improved focus, the primary goal of Ritalin.
Question 5 of 5
If the adolescent who is involved in gang activities demonstrates the following behaviors during group meetings, which is most indicative of resistance to therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inappropriate laughter suggests discomfort or dismissal of the therapeutic process.