Exam 29: Disorders of Children and Adolescents

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?

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 had this nursing diagnosis: Impaired social interaction related to excessive neuronal activity as evidenced by aggression and demanding behaviour with others. Which finding indicates the plan of care was effective?

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

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 behaviour is most consistent with diagnostic criteria for which of the following?

A nurse prepares to lead a discussion at a community health centre regarding children's health problems. The nurse wants to use current terminology when discussing these issues. Which terms are appropriate for the nurse to use? Select all that apply.

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

A nurse will prepare teaching materials for the parents of a child newly diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Which medication will the information focus on?

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

The child who has been prescribed an antipsychotic medication to manage violent behaviour was most likely diagnosed with which of the following?

What is the nurse's priority focused assessment for adverse effects in a child taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

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

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

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

A child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) shows hyperactivity, aggression, and impaired play. The health care provider prescribed amphetamine (Adderall XR). For which desired behaviour should the nurse monitor?

Soon after parents announced they were divorcing, a child stopped participating in sports, sat alone at lunch, and avoided former friends. The child told the school nurse, "If my parents loved me, they would work out their problems." Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?

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?

Which child demonstrates behaviours indicative of a neurodevelopmental disorder?

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 behaviour indicates that the treatment plan for a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder was effective?