Exam 11: Childhood and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder had this nursing diagnosis: impaired social interaction related to excessive neuronal activity as evidenced by aggression and demanding behavior with others.Which finding indicates the plan of care was effective? The child:

The parent of a 6-year-old says,"My child is in constant motion and talks all the time.My child isn't interested in toys but is out of bed every morning before me." The child's behavior is most consistent with diagnostic criteria for:

At the time of a home visit,the nurse notices that each parent and child in a family has his or her own personal online communication device.Each member of the family is in a different area of the home.Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

Which nursing diagnosis is universally applicable for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders?

A nurse works with a child who is sad and irritable because the child's parents are divorcing.Why is establishing a therapeutic alliance with this child a priority?

When a 5-year-old is disruptive,the nurse says,"You must take a time-out." The expectation is that the child will:

A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder will begin medication therapy.The nurse should prepare a plan to teach the family about which classification of medications?

When group therapy is prescribed as a treatment modality,the nurse would suggest placement of a 9-year-old in a group that uses:

A nurse assesses a 3-year-old diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.Which finding is most associated with the child's disorder? The child:

The parent of a child diagnosed with Tourette's disorder says to the nurse,"I think my child is faking the tics because they come and go." Which response by the nurse is accurate?

Which factor presents the highest risk for a child to develop a psychiatric disorder?

A parent diagnosed with schizophrenia and 13-year-old child live in a homeless shelter.The child formed a trusting relationship with a shelter volunteer.The child says,"My three friends and I got an A on our school science project." The nurse can assess that the child:

A desired outcome for a 12-year-old diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)is to improve relationships with other children.Which treatment modality should the nurse suggest for the plan of care?

A 4-year-old cries for 5 minutes when the parents leave the child at preschool.The parents ask the nurse,"What should we do?" Select the nurse's best response.

The child prescribed an antipsychotic medication to manage violent behavior is one most likely diagnosed with:

A kindergartener is disruptive in class.This child is unable to sit for expected lengths of time,inattentive to the teacher,screams while the teacher is talking,and is aggressive toward other children.The nurse plans interventions designed to:

Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to consider a child to be most at risk for the development of mental illness?

A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)shows hyperactivity,aggression,and impaired play.The health care provider prescribed amphetamine salts (Adderall).The nurse should monitor for which desired behavior?

A nurse prepares the plan of care for a 15-year-old diagnosed with moderate intellectual developmental disorder.What are the highest outcomes that are realistic for this patient? Within 5 years,the patient will: (select all that apply)

When a 5-year-old diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)bounces out of a chair and runs over and slaps another child,what is the nurse's best action?