D347 NURS 6440 Advanced PMH Care of
Children & Adolescents Across Care Settings
Complete FA Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which developmental stage is most critical for early
psychiatric intervention to address mental health disorders?
- a) Infancy (0–1 years)
- b) Early childhood (2–6 years)
- c) Middle childhood (7–12 years)
- d) Adolescence (13–18 years)
ANS : b) Early childhood (2–6 years)
Rationale : Early intervention during critical developmental
periods has long-lasting impacts on emotional and social well-
being.
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,2. Which diagnostic tool is frequently used to assess ADHD in
school-aged children?
- a) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
- b) Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale
- c) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
- d) Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
ANS : b) Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale
Rationale : This tool is widely used to screen for ADHD
symptoms in children and adolescents.
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3. The treatment of anxiety disorders in adolescents often
includes evidence-based therapies such as ________.
ANS : cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Rationale : CBT is effective in helping adolescents manage
anxiety through reframing negative thought patterns.
4. In children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ________
delays are commonly observed and require specialized
interventions.
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, ANS : communication
Rationale : Communication challenges are a core feature of
ASD and necessitate targeted therapeutic strategies.
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True/False
5. Early identification of learning disabilities in children is
crucial for preventing secondary psychiatric complications.
ANS : True
Rationale : Delayed identification can contribute to poor self-
esteem, anxiety, and depression in affected children.
6. Family involvement is less important in the psychiatric
treatment of adolescents compared to adults.
ANS : False
Rationale : Family involvement is critical in adolescent care to
ensure support, understanding, and adherence to treatment plans.
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Multiple Response
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, 7. What are key risk factors for psychiatric disorders in children
and adolescents? (Select all that apply)
- a) Parental mental health disorders
- b) Exposure to trauma or adverse childhood experiences
(ACEs)
- c) Limited access to education
- d) Cultural differences in parenting styles
ANS : a), b), c)
Rationale : Genetics, trauma, and limited educational
opportunities are well-documented risk factors for child and
adolescent mental health.
8. What interventions are commonly used in managing
oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in children? (Select all that
apply)
- a) Parent management training
- b) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- c) Strict disciplinary measures
- d) School-based behavioral interventions
ANS : a), b), d)
Rationale : Evidence-based interventions like CBT, parenting
strategies, and school collaboration are effective, while punitive
measures are discouraged.
©2025
Children & Adolescents Across Care Settings
Complete FA Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which developmental stage is most critical for early
psychiatric intervention to address mental health disorders?
- a) Infancy (0–1 years)
- b) Early childhood (2–6 years)
- c) Middle childhood (7–12 years)
- d) Adolescence (13–18 years)
ANS : b) Early childhood (2–6 years)
Rationale : Early intervention during critical developmental
periods has long-lasting impacts on emotional and social well-
being.
©2025
,2. Which diagnostic tool is frequently used to assess ADHD in
school-aged children?
- a) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
- b) Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale
- c) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
- d) Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
ANS : b) Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale
Rationale : This tool is widely used to screen for ADHD
symptoms in children and adolescents.
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Fill-in-the-Blank
3. The treatment of anxiety disorders in adolescents often
includes evidence-based therapies such as ________.
ANS : cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Rationale : CBT is effective in helping adolescents manage
anxiety through reframing negative thought patterns.
4. In children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ________
delays are commonly observed and require specialized
interventions.
©2025
, ANS : communication
Rationale : Communication challenges are a core feature of
ASD and necessitate targeted therapeutic strategies.
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True/False
5. Early identification of learning disabilities in children is
crucial for preventing secondary psychiatric complications.
ANS : True
Rationale : Delayed identification can contribute to poor self-
esteem, anxiety, and depression in affected children.
6. Family involvement is less important in the psychiatric
treatment of adolescents compared to adults.
ANS : False
Rationale : Family involvement is critical in adolescent care to
ensure support, understanding, and adherence to treatment plans.
---
Multiple Response
©2025
, 7. What are key risk factors for psychiatric disorders in children
and adolescents? (Select all that apply)
- a) Parental mental health disorders
- b) Exposure to trauma or adverse childhood experiences
(ACEs)
- c) Limited access to education
- d) Cultural differences in parenting styles
ANS : a), b), c)
Rationale : Genetics, trauma, and limited educational
opportunities are well-documented risk factors for child and
adolescent mental health.
8. What interventions are commonly used in managing
oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in children? (Select all that
apply)
- a) Parent management training
- b) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- c) Strict disciplinary measures
- d) School-based behavioral interventions
ANS : a), b), d)
Rationale : Evidence-based interventions like CBT, parenting
strategies, and school collaboration are effective, while punitive
measures are discouraged.
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