NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following behaviors exhibited by the child demonstrates the most severe reaction to prolonged hospitalization?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ignoring parents indicates severe emotional withdrawal, a significant concern.
Question 2 of 5
Which outcome would the nurse expect providing honest explanations, including discussion about unpleasant experiences, to produce in a seriously ill school-age child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Honesty builds trust and confidence in caregivers.
Question 3 of 5
When describing the characteristic developmental stage of school-age children, which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: School-age children focus on industry, working collaboratively, per Erikson's stages.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which suggestion is most appropriate for the nurse to offer the parents in this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Praising accomplishments boosts self-esteem and counters ridicule.