Mental Health Exam 2
Which aspect would the nurse expect to find in the 2. Argues with parents and teachers
history and assessment of a child with a diagnosis of
oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Has hurt the family pet several times
2. Argues with parents and teachers
3. Has run away from home several times
4. Has set fire to the shed in the back yard
5. Skips school several days every month
Which task would the school nurse perform for a child 2. Medication administration
with an intellectual disability? Select all that apply. One, 5. Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Psychological counseling
2. Medication administration
3. Gross- and fine-motor exercises
4. Speech and language treatment
5. Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
Which information is needed to assess intellectual 4. Capacity to follow directions
functioning of a 10-year-old child? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Presence of hyperactivity
2. Relationships with others
3. Capability to show empathy
4. Capacity to follow directions
5. Ability to maintain eye contact
Which action made by the child with attention- 4. Sitting on a yoga ball to complete work
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) would lead the
nurse to conclude that the goal of staying on task to
complete homework assignments is met?
1. Taking breaks every 10 minutes
2. Talking while doing homework
3. Finishing 50% of homework at night
4. Sitting on a yoga ball to complete work
Which statement concerning impulse control disorders is 1. The associated behaviors can lead to problems with the law.
true? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses 2. Common misconceptions are that the behaviors are a result of poor parenting.
may be correct. 3. Oppositional defiant disorder is one such illness.
1. The associated behaviors can lead to problems with 5. Early diagnosis and treatment is vital to future behaviors.
the law.
2. Common misconceptions are that the behaviors are a
result of poor parenting.
3. Oppositional defiant disorder is one such illness.
4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is one such illness.
5. Early diagnosis and treatment is vital to future
behaviors.
Which childhood disorder is recognized as a precursor to 4. Conduct disorder
a future antisocial personality disorder in adults?
1. Reactive attachment disorder
2. Rumination disorder
3. Oppositional defiant disorder
4. Conduct disorder
An adult who was diagnosed with a conduct disorder as 1. Antisocial personality disorder
a child is at risk for the development of which condition?
1. Antisocial personality disorder
2. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
3. Kleptomania
4. Depression
Which comment is most likely to be made by a child 4. "He should have helped me cheat on a test when I asked him."
diagnosed with a conduct disorder when the nurse
counsels the child about deliberately causing a severe
allergic reaction in a classmate?
1. "I am sorry I did it. I didn't mean to hurt him."
2. "I did not know there were peanuts in that snack."
3. "Why are you blaming me? I did not give snacks to
anyone."
4. "He should have helped me cheat on a test when I
asked him."
, Mental Health Exam 2
Which important intervention will the nurse teach parents 4. A nurturing home life with consistent limits and boundaries
to provide to children diagnosed with oppositional defiant
disorder?
1. Prescribed medications and group therapies
2. Socializing activities and academic support
3. Adequate food, clothing, shelter, and medical care
4. A nurturing home life with consistent limits and
boundaries
Which main action will the nurse suggest to the parents 2. Provide support to the child
in a child development class to improve impulse
disorders in children?
1. Encourage angry outbursts
2. Provide support to the child
3. Follow flexible rules of parenting.
4. Encourage oppositional behavior.
Which quality may explain why some individuals tend to 3. Resiliency
survive traumas and stressors more successfully than
others?
1. Intimacy
2. Adversity
3. Resiliency
4. Impulsivity
Which behavior is indicated for a young child who has 3. Level 1 autism spectrum disorder
normal language and speech but has poor eye contact
and dislikes cuddling?
1. Mild intellectual disability
2. Moderate intellectual disability
3. Level 1 autism spectrum disorder
4. Level 2 autism spectrum disorder
Which treatment specific for motor disorders uses habit 1. Comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT)
reversal and relaxation techniques?
1. Comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT)
2. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
3. Positive reinforcement
4. Therapeutic holding
Which therapeutic activity would the nurse incorporate in 2. Reading a story about a child who feels sad
a group for kindergarten-aged abused children?
1. Building a house with blocks
2. Reading a story about a child who feels sad
3. Drawing pictures of fun activities at a park
4. Discussing examples of child abuse and neglect
Which disorder is likely for a child who often deliberately 2. Oppositional defiant disorder
annoys others and blames others for misbehavior?
1. Intermittent explosive disorder
2. Oppositional defiant disorder
3. Pyromania
4. Kleptomania
Which assessment is important for supporting a 3. The issues that result in power struggles and triggers for outbursts
diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder?
1. The history, frequency, and triggers for violent
outbursts
2. The moral development, belief system, and spirituality
for the ability to understand the impact of hurtful behavior
on others
3. The issues that result in power struggles and triggers
for outbursts
4. Sibling birth order to understand the dynamics of
family interaction
Which aspect would the nurse expect to find in the 2. Argues with parents and teachers
history and assessment of a child with a diagnosis of
oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Has hurt the family pet several times
2. Argues with parents and teachers
3. Has run away from home several times
4. Has set fire to the shed in the back yard
5. Skips school several days every month
Which task would the school nurse perform for a child 2. Medication administration
with an intellectual disability? Select all that apply. One, 5. Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Psychological counseling
2. Medication administration
3. Gross- and fine-motor exercises
4. Speech and language treatment
5. Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
Which information is needed to assess intellectual 4. Capacity to follow directions
functioning of a 10-year-old child? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct.
1. Presence of hyperactivity
2. Relationships with others
3. Capability to show empathy
4. Capacity to follow directions
5. Ability to maintain eye contact
Which action made by the child with attention- 4. Sitting on a yoga ball to complete work
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) would lead the
nurse to conclude that the goal of staying on task to
complete homework assignments is met?
1. Taking breaks every 10 minutes
2. Talking while doing homework
3. Finishing 50% of homework at night
4. Sitting on a yoga ball to complete work
Which statement concerning impulse control disorders is 1. The associated behaviors can lead to problems with the law.
true? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses 2. Common misconceptions are that the behaviors are a result of poor parenting.
may be correct. 3. Oppositional defiant disorder is one such illness.
1. The associated behaviors can lead to problems with 5. Early diagnosis and treatment is vital to future behaviors.
the law.
2. Common misconceptions are that the behaviors are a
result of poor parenting.
3. Oppositional defiant disorder is one such illness.
4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is one such illness.
5. Early diagnosis and treatment is vital to future
behaviors.
Which childhood disorder is recognized as a precursor to 4. Conduct disorder
a future antisocial personality disorder in adults?
1. Reactive attachment disorder
2. Rumination disorder
3. Oppositional defiant disorder
4. Conduct disorder
An adult who was diagnosed with a conduct disorder as 1. Antisocial personality disorder
a child is at risk for the development of which condition?
1. Antisocial personality disorder
2. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
3. Kleptomania
4. Depression
Which comment is most likely to be made by a child 4. "He should have helped me cheat on a test when I asked him."
diagnosed with a conduct disorder when the nurse
counsels the child about deliberately causing a severe
allergic reaction in a classmate?
1. "I am sorry I did it. I didn't mean to hurt him."
2. "I did not know there were peanuts in that snack."
3. "Why are you blaming me? I did not give snacks to
anyone."
4. "He should have helped me cheat on a test when I
asked him."
, Mental Health Exam 2
Which important intervention will the nurse teach parents 4. A nurturing home life with consistent limits and boundaries
to provide to children diagnosed with oppositional defiant
disorder?
1. Prescribed medications and group therapies
2. Socializing activities and academic support
3. Adequate food, clothing, shelter, and medical care
4. A nurturing home life with consistent limits and
boundaries
Which main action will the nurse suggest to the parents 2. Provide support to the child
in a child development class to improve impulse
disorders in children?
1. Encourage angry outbursts
2. Provide support to the child
3. Follow flexible rules of parenting.
4. Encourage oppositional behavior.
Which quality may explain why some individuals tend to 3. Resiliency
survive traumas and stressors more successfully than
others?
1. Intimacy
2. Adversity
3. Resiliency
4. Impulsivity
Which behavior is indicated for a young child who has 3. Level 1 autism spectrum disorder
normal language and speech but has poor eye contact
and dislikes cuddling?
1. Mild intellectual disability
2. Moderate intellectual disability
3. Level 1 autism spectrum disorder
4. Level 2 autism spectrum disorder
Which treatment specific for motor disorders uses habit 1. Comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT)
reversal and relaxation techniques?
1. Comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT)
2. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
3. Positive reinforcement
4. Therapeutic holding
Which therapeutic activity would the nurse incorporate in 2. Reading a story about a child who feels sad
a group for kindergarten-aged abused children?
1. Building a house with blocks
2. Reading a story about a child who feels sad
3. Drawing pictures of fun activities at a park
4. Discussing examples of child abuse and neglect
Which disorder is likely for a child who often deliberately 2. Oppositional defiant disorder
annoys others and blames others for misbehavior?
1. Intermittent explosive disorder
2. Oppositional defiant disorder
3. Pyromania
4. Kleptomania
Which assessment is important for supporting a 3. The issues that result in power struggles and triggers for outbursts
diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder?
1. The history, frequency, and triggers for violent
outbursts
2. The moral development, belief system, and spirituality
for the ability to understand the impact of hurtful behavior
on others
3. The issues that result in power struggles and triggers
for outbursts
4. Sibling birth order to understand the dynamics of
family interaction
