NR 602 Week 8 Psych MC Questions With Complete
Solutions
16. An adolescent is diagnosed with major depression, and the
mental health specialist has prescribed fluoxetine. What other
treatment is important to protect against suicide risk? Correct
Answer Cognitive behavioral therapy
A 13yearoldchild has exhibited symptoms of mild depression for
several weeks. The parent reports feeling relieved that the
symptoms have passed but concerned that the child now seems
to have boundless energy and an inability to sit still. What will
the FNP do? Correct Answer Refer the child to a child
psychiatrist for evaluation of bipolar disorder.
A 14yearold female comes to the clinic with amenorrhea for 3
months. A pregnancy test is negative. The adolescent's body
weight is at 82% of expected for height and age. The mother
reports that her daughter often throws up and refuses to eat most
foods. Which condition does the FNP suspect? Correct Answer
Anorexia nervosa
A 9yearold child exhibits school refusal and a reluctance to
attend sleepovers with classmates. The parent is concerned
because the child has recently begun sleeping in the parents' bed.
Which initial action by the FNP is appropriate? Correct Answer
Assess for environmental stress, parental dysfunction, and
maternal depression
A child has a difficult temperament. What will the FNP tell the
parent about managing this child's behavior? Correct Answer It
, is important for the parent to learn to manage criticism and
power struggles.
A child is brought to the pediatric clinic for immunizations for
school. The parent wants the immunizations to be given in the
arm. The nurse explains that at least one of the injections has to
be given in the buttocks. When the nurse pulls the diaper down,
the nurse sees bite marks around the genital and buttock area.
Which of the following explanations is most likely? Correct
Answer The child is a victim of sexual or physical abuse.
A child of Russian parentage is brought to the hospital with
what appears to be second-degree burns. The nurse is aware of a
Russian practice of treating headaches and abdominal pain by
creating a vacuum under a cup or glass then a small amount of
burning material is placed on the skin. This practice is called:
Correct Answer ventosos
A child who has attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
has difficulty stopping activities to begin other activities at
school. The FNP understands that this is due to difficulty with
the selfregulation component of: Correct Answer flexibility
A middle school age child is skipping school frequently and
getting poor grades since the child's father was killed while
deployed in the military. How will the FNP manage this
situation? Correct Answer Refer the child to a mental health
specialist for evaluation and treatment.
A newly divorced mother of a toddler reports that the child
began having difficulty sleeping and nightmares along with
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