Situation: A nurse may encounter children with mental disorders. Her knowledge of these various disorders is vital. When planning school interventions for a child with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a guide to remember is to: A. Provide as much structure as possible for the child. B. Ignore the child’s overactivity.… Read More »
The child with conduct disorder will likely demonstrate: A. Easy distractibility to external stimuli. B. Ritualistic behaviors C. Preference for inanimate objects. D. Serious violations of age related norms. Correct Answer: D. Serious violations of age-related norms. This is a disruptive disorder among children characterized by more… Read More »
Ritalin is the drug of choice for children with ADHD. Which of the following side effects may be noted? A. Increased attention span and concentration B. Increase in appetite C. Sleepiness and lethargy D. Bradycardia and diarrhea Correct Answer: A. Increased attention span and concentration The medication… Read More »
School phobia is usually treated by: A. Returning the child to the school immediately with family support. B. Calmly explaining why attendance in school is necessary. C. Allowing the child to enter the school before the other children. D. Allowing the parent to accompany the child in the classroom. … Read More »
A 10 year old child has very limited vocabulary and interaction skills. She has an I.Q. of 45. She is diagnosed to have Mental retardation of this classification: A. Profound B. Mild C. Moderate D. Severe Correct Answer: C. Moderate The child with moderate mental retardation has… Read More »
The nurse teaches the parents of a mentally retarded child regarding her care. The following guidelines may be taught except: A. Overprotection of the child. B. Patience, routine, and repetition. C. Assisting the parents set realistic goals. D. Giving reasonable compliments. Correct Answer: A. Overprotection of the child… Read More »
The parents express apprehensions on their ability to care for their maladaptive child. The nurse identifies what nursing diagnosis: A. Hopelessness B. Altered parenting role C. Altered family process D. Ineffective coping Correct Answer: B. Altered parenting role Altered parenting role refers to the inability to create… Read More »
A 5-year-old boy is diagnosed to have an autistic disorder. Which of the following manifestations may be noted in a client with autistic disorder? A. Argumentativeness, disobedience, angry outburst B. Intolerance to change, disturbed relatedness, stereotypes C. Distractibility, impulsiveness, and overactivity D. Aggression, truancy, stealing, lying Correct… Read More »
The therapeutic approach in the care of an autistic child includes the following except: A. Engage in diversionary activities when acting -out. B. Provide an atmosphere of acceptance. C. Provide safety measures. D. Rearrange the environment to activate the child. Correct Answer: D. Rearrange the environment to activate… Read More »
The psychiatric nurse uses cognitive-behavioral techniques when working with a client who experiences panic attacks. Which of the following techniques are common to this theoretical framework? Select all that apply. A. Administering anti-anxiety medication as prescribed. B. Encouraging the client to restructure thoughts. C. Helping the client to use controlled relaxation breathing. … Read More »