Complete Question Bank

ATI LPN · Pediatrics Nursing · Pediatric Mental Health NCLEX Questions Quizlet

Full Question & Rationale Repository

Showing all 5 practice questions with expert explanatory rationales.

Question 1 of 5

A mother brings her four-year-old son in for evaluation because he 'does not get along with his step-siblings.' The mother reports that her son refuses to play a game with his step-siblings unless they play by his rules. According to cognitive development theory, the explanation for the childâ€™s behavior is that he is in the:

A. developmental stage of industry versus inferiority and he may feel inadequate when competing with older children.

B. preconventional stage of thinking and his behavior is motivated by egocentrism.

C. preoperational stage of thinking and it is difficult for him to accept differing viewpoints.

D. stage of concrete operations.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: preoperational stage of thinking and it is difficult for him to accept differing viewpoints.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse will prepare teaching materials for the parents of a child newly diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which medication will the information focus on?

A. Paroxetine (Paxil)

B. Imipramine (Tofranil)

C. Methyphenidate (Ritalin)

D. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Methyphenidate (Ritalin)

Question 3 of 5

Exposure therapy should be referred for a child when:

A. The child is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

B. The child is hyperactive.

C. The child has a severe phobia toward social situations.

D. The child experiences alexithymia.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The child has a severe phobia toward social situations.

Question 4 of 5

Which is a sign of child abuse?

A. Frequent injuries

B. Consistent happiness

C. Good academic performance

D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Frequent injuries

Question 5 of 5

The parents of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ask the nurse to tell them what sorts of therapies are likely to be employed for the child. The nurse's response should include information about which of the following?

A. Using aversion therapy and valproic acid (Depakote)

B. Using role play and donepezil (Aricept)

C. Providing supportive therapy and lorazepam (Ativan)

D. Minimizing environmental stimuli and methylphenidate (Ritalin)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Minimizing environmental stimuli and methylphenidate (Ritalin)

Ready to Guarantee Your Result?

Start Your ATI LPN Preparation Journey Today

Access over 300,000 verified practice questions, comprehensive subject diagnostic exams, and timed clinical simulations engineered for success.

Browse Other Nursing Exams