Exam 56: The Child With Alterations in Mental Health and Cognitive Function

The school nurse notices a sixth-grade girl with bald patches in her hair. The hair itself is clean and shiny. Prior to referring the girl to her healthcare provider for alopecia, the nurse would want to watch the child for signs of:

The mother of a six-year-old brings her son to the physician because his teacher thinks he might have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The nurse is interviewing the mother about the child's history. The nurse knows that which factors could be associated with ADHD?

A nurse is performing a developmental assessment on several children in a clinic setting. Which children exhibit a delay in meeting developmental milestones?

The nurse is working with the mother of a child with autism. The goal of the session is to plan strategies to increase the child's socialization. The nurse is explaining behavior modification as a treatment process. The nurse will encourage the mother to:

A mother brings her 22-month-old child to the well-child clinic for an evaluation. The mother states that this child does not seem to be developing like her sister's child of the same age. The nurse will perform which screening test that may provide information about the child's development?

The nurse at a high school is screening students for mental health issues. The nurse would want to refer the adolescent for depression if the child shows which symptoms of depression?

A child with autism is being admitted to the hospital with dehydration. Upon admission, the nurse should:

The nurse knows that the mother of a six-year-old needs more teaching about her son's diagnosis of ADHD when she states:

The school nurse and teacher are working on a plan to improve the behavior and learning of a child recently diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which activities will the nurse suggest be included in the plan?

A mother brings her 11-year-old son to the pediatric clinic for investigation of stomach complaints. The mother says that for the last two months, the child has complained of abdominal pain three to four mornings per week. The mother states the child usually complains on school days and always seems to be better by afternoon. The child was able to attend a weekend Boy Scout camp without difficulty but has missed several days of school due to complaints. The nurse would suspect which mental health disorder?

A nine-year-old has been diagnosed with a learning disorder that is characterized by problems with manual dexterity and coordination. The nurse teaches parents that this disorder is called:

A seven-year-old girl has been clinging to her mother and refusing to go to school. The child is diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder, and the treatment plan will include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The nurse would explain to the parents that CBT will include:

The nurse is assessing a four-year-old child with a possible alteration in mental health. Which findings indicate a need for further investigation?

The nurse is assessing a child with Down syndrome. The child is at greater risk of developing which illness than children who do not have Down syndrome?

The waiting room of the mental health clinic is full of children with various mental health issues. The nurse watches the children and notes that which child is displaying symptoms of autism?