Exam 22: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The mother of a 6-year-old boy with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder asks to speak to the nurse about her son's disruptive behavior. The nurse would be most therapeutic by saying which of the following?

Which of the following disorders involves problems with forming sounds associated with speech?

An 8-year-old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is jumping off the bed onto a chair. Which should be the nurse's first step?

The parents of an autistic child ask the nurse, Will my child ever be normal? Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

For which reasons is it more difficult to diagnose psychiatric disorders in children than in adults? Select all that apply.

Which of the following would be important circumstances to gather assessment data for a child with ADHD? Select all that apply.

A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) in divided doses. If the child takes the first dose at 8 _AM, which behavior might the school nurse expect to see at noon?

Which of the following are common coexisting psychiatric disorders for adults with ADHD? Select all that apply.

Which one of the following nursing interventions should take priority for a child with ADHD?

A child with ADHD complains to his parents that he does not like the side effects of his medicine, Adderall. The parents ask the nurse for suggestions to reduce the medication's negative side effects. The nurse can best help the parents by offering which advice?

For which reason is it crucial for nurses to advocate for children and adolescents regarding psychiatric disorders?

A mother expresses concern to the nurse that the child's regularly scheduled vaccines may not be safe. The mother states that she has heard reports that they cause autism. The most appropriate response by the nurse is,

The mother of a 15-year-old boy tells the nurse that her son is becoming more assertive in conflict situations and wants to get a job. She asks if it is healthy for a 15-year-old to be so independent. Which is valid information for the nurse to offer the mother?

A parent is concerned that his child might suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following behaviors reported by the parent would be consistent with this diagnosis?

The nurse understands that when working with a child with a mental health problem, the family must be included in the care. Which is one of the best ways the nurse can advocate for the child?

The parents of a child with ADHD express to the nurse, We get so frustrated when our son never minds us. Which parenting strategies should the nurse discuss with the parents? Select all that apply.

Which of the following terms describes the repeating of one's own words or sounds?

Which of the following symptoms are characteristic of ADHD? Select all that apply.

When the prognosis of improvement in a child with psychiatric disorders is poor, what can the nurse do to positively influence children and adolescents and their parents?

When teaching the parents of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which statement by the parents would indicate the need for further teaching?