NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement is the best explanation for the adolescent's behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frustration or fear often triggers aggression in cognitively disabled individuals.
Question 2 of 5
When planning care for an autistic child, which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consistency reduces anxiety in autistic children.
Question 3 of 5
When crisis intervention is provided, which nursing action takes priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Talking about the event helps process trauma and is a priority in crisis intervention.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postponing weighing ensures accuracy and addresses manipulative behavior.