Assessment 3-
N450 Conduct
disorder with
100% correct
answers
Which behavioral assessment in a child is most
consistent with a diagnosis of conduct disorder?
A
Arguing with adults
B
Gross impairment in communication
C
Physical aggression toward others
D
Refusal to separate from caretaker - answer C
Physical aggression toward others
, Physical aggression toward others is a significant
criterion consistent with the diagnoses of conduct
disorder. Arguing with adults may indicate a lesser
disorder, oppositional defiant disorder. Conduct
disorder is a problem that involves violation of
social rules. Gross impairment in communication
and refusal to separate from a caretaker are
behaviors that are more consistent with other
mental disorders that can affect children.
Alexi who has separation anxiety disorder has not
attended school for 3 weeks, and she cries and
exhibits clinging behaviors when her mother
encourages attendance. The priority nursing action
by the home-care psychiatric nurse would be to:
A
Assist the child in returning to school immediately
with family support.
B
Arrange for a home-school teacher to visit for 2
weeks.
C
Encourage family discussion of various problem
areas.
D
N450 Conduct
disorder with
100% correct
answers
Which behavioral assessment in a child is most
consistent with a diagnosis of conduct disorder?
A
Arguing with adults
B
Gross impairment in communication
C
Physical aggression toward others
D
Refusal to separate from caretaker - answer C
Physical aggression toward others
, Physical aggression toward others is a significant
criterion consistent with the diagnoses of conduct
disorder. Arguing with adults may indicate a lesser
disorder, oppositional defiant disorder. Conduct
disorder is a problem that involves violation of
social rules. Gross impairment in communication
and refusal to separate from a caretaker are
behaviors that are more consistent with other
mental disorders that can affect children.
Alexi who has separation anxiety disorder has not
attended school for 3 weeks, and she cries and
exhibits clinging behaviors when her mother
encourages attendance. The priority nursing action
by the home-care psychiatric nurse would be to:
A
Assist the child in returning to school immediately
with family support.
B
Arrange for a home-school teacher to visit for 2
weeks.
C
Encourage family discussion of various problem
areas.
D
