Question 1

Which one of the following statements about educating parents of a child with ADHD is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is unimportant to educate the family members about ADHD as they already know the problem too well. 
B)  Parents feel empowered and relieved to have specific strategies that can help them and their child be more successful. 
C)  It is important for the nurse to spend the majority of his or her time with parents of children with ADHD in talking to the parents. 
D)  If the child receives special school services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, there is no need for further services. 
A)  It is unimportant to educate the family members about ADHD as they already know the problem too well. 
B)  Parents feel empowered and relieved to have specific strategies that can help them and their child be more successful. 
C)  It is important for the nurse to spend the majority of his or her time with parents of children with ADHD in talking to the parents. 
D)  If the child receives special school services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, there is no need for further services.

Question 2

A nurse is providing education to a group of parents who have children with ADHD. Which of the following statements would be accurate and should be included in the education? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medication alone will adequately treat children with ADHD. 
B)  It is important for parents of children with ADHD to learn how to rebuild their child's self-esteem. 
C)  Because raising a child with ADHD can be frustrating and exhausting, it often helps parents to attend support groups that can provide information and encouragement from other parents with the same problems. 
D)  ADHD is not the fault of the parents or the child, and that techniques and school programs are available to help. 
E)  Children with ADHD do not qualify for special school services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 
A)  Medication alone will adequately treat children with ADHD. 
B)  It is important for parents of children with ADHD to learn how to rebuild their child's self-esteem. 
C)  Because raising a child with ADHD can be frustrating and exhausting, it often helps parents to attend support groups that can provide information and encouragement from other parents with the same problems. 
D)  ADHD is not the fault of the parents or the child, and that techniques and school programs are available to help. 
E)  Children with ADHD do not qualify for special school services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Question 3

A nurse asks an assigned client, How are you doing today? The client responds with doing today, doing today, doing today. Which speech pattern disturbance is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactive attachment disorder 
B)  Stereotypic movement disorder 
C)  Selective mutism 
D)  Echolalia 
A)  Reactive attachment disorder 
B)  Stereotypic movement disorder 
C)  Selective mutism 
D)  Echolalia

Question 4

A parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder asks the nurse if there is anything that can be done to control the child's tantrums. Which option should the nurse inform the parents that may be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the child rewards for resisting tantrums. 
B)  Reason with the child why tantrums are not effective. 
C)  Place the child in a time-out when tantrums occur. 
D)  Explore the use of antipsychotic medications to control tantrums. 
A)  Give the child rewards for resisting tantrums. 
B)  Reason with the child why tantrums are not effective. 
C)  Place the child in a time-out when tantrums occur. 
D)  Explore the use of antipsychotic medications to control tantrums.

Question 5

The nurse has been working with the family of a small child with a psychiatric disorder. The nurse is feeling very frustrated because the parents refuse to implement effective parenting skills that the nurse has taught. What is the best action for the nurse at this time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review effective disciplinary practices with the parents again. 
B)  Refer the parents to a family therapist. 
C)  Try to remember that the parents are trying to the best of their ability to carry out the suggestions. 
D)  Explore alternative living arrangements for the child. 
A)  Review effective disciplinary practices with the parents again. 
B)  Refer the parents to a family therapist. 
C)  Try to remember that the parents are trying to the best of their ability to carry out the suggestions. 
D)  Explore alternative living arrangements for the child.

Question 6

Which statement would indicate that medication teaching for the parents of a 6-year-old child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  We'll teach him the proper way to take the medication, so he can manage it independently. 
B)  We'll be sure he takes Ritalin at the same time every day, just before bedtime. 
C)  We're so glad that Ritalin will eliminate the problems of ADHD. 
D)  We'll be sure to record his weight on a weekly basis. 
A)  We'll teach him the proper way to take the medication, so he can manage it independently. 
B)  We'll be sure he takes Ritalin at the same time every day, just before bedtime. 
C)  We're so glad that Ritalin will eliminate the problems of ADHD. 
D)  We'll be sure to record his weight on a weekly basis.

Question 7

The nurse is assisting a child with ADHD to complete his ADLs. Which is the best approach for nurse to use with this child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Break tasks into small steps. 
B)  Let the child complete tasks at his own pace. 
C)  Offer rewards when all tasks are completed. 
D)  Set a time limit to complete all tasks. 
A)  Break tasks into small steps. 
B)  Let the child complete tasks at his own pace. 
C)  Offer rewards when all tasks are completed. 
D)  Set a time limit to complete all tasks.

Question 8

The nurse is assessing a 16-month-old child during a well-baby checkup. Which of the following behaviors would be consistent with autism spectrum disorder? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  The child displays little eye contact with others. 
B)  The child thrives on changes in routine. 
C)  The child makes few facial expressions toward others. 
D)  The child does not like repetition. 
E)  The child answers questions verbally. 
A)  The child displays little eye contact with others. 
B)  The child thrives on changes in routine. 
C)  The child makes few facial expressions toward others. 
D)  The child does not like repetition. 
E)  The child answers questions verbally.

Which one of the following statements about educating parents of a child with ADHD is true?

A nurse is providing education to a group of parents who have children with ADHD. Which of the following statements would be accurate and should be included in the education? Select all that apply.

A nurse asks an assigned client, How are you doing today? The client responds with doing today, doing today, doing today. Which speech pattern disturbance is this an example of?

A parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder asks the nurse if there is anything that can be done to control the child's tantrums. Which option should the nurse inform the parents that may be appropriate?

The nurse has been working with the family of a small child with a psychiatric disorder. The nurse is feeling very frustrated because the parents refuse to implement effective parenting skills that the nurse has taught. What is the best action for the nurse at this time?

Which statement would indicate that medication teaching for the parents of a 6-year-old child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been effective?

The nurse is assisting a child with ADHD to complete his ADLs. Which is the best approach for nurse to use with this child?

The nurse is assessing a 16-month-old child during a well-baby checkup. Which of the following behaviors would be consistent with autism spectrum disorder? Select all that apply.

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Exam 22: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Which one of the following statements about educating parents of a child with ADHD is true?

A nurse is providing education to a group of parents who have children with ADHD. Which of the following statements would be accurate and should be included in the education? Select all that apply.

A nurse asks an assigned client, How are you doing today? The client responds with doing today, doing today, doing today. Which speech pattern disturbance is this an example of?

A parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder asks the nurse if there is anything that can be done to control the child's tantrums. Which option should the nurse inform the parents that may be appropriate?

The nurse has been working with the family of a small child with a psychiatric disorder. The nurse is feeling very frustrated because the parents refuse to implement effective parenting skills that the nurse has taught. What is the best action for the nurse at this time?

Which statement would indicate that medication teaching for the parents of a 6-year-old child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been effective?

The nurse is assisting a child with ADHD to complete his ADLs. Which is the best approach for nurse to use with this child?

The nurse is assessing a 16-month-old child during a well-baby checkup. Which of the following behaviors would be consistent with autism spectrum disorder? Select all that apply.

Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology

Psychosocial Theories and Therapy

Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Programs

Therapeutic Relationships

Therapeutic Communication

Clients Response to Illness

Assessment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Grief and Loss

Anger, Hostility, and Aggression

Abuse and Violence

Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders

Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders

Obsessivecompulsive and Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Personality Disorders

Addiction

Eating Disorders

Somatic Symptom Illnesses

Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

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