Exam 33: The Child With an Emotional or Behavioral Condition

The nurse states that the members of a mental health team for child guidance include which member(s)? (Select all that apply. )

What would be the appropriate response to an adolescent who states,"This has been the worst day of my life?"

The pediatric nurse listens to a 9-year-old child read to his 6-year-old roommate.What action by 9-year-old child leads the nurse to question possible dyslexia?

The nurse asks,"Do your parents drink every day?" The adolescent suddenly shouts,"I'm not going to talk about that! It's none of your business,anyway! Leave me alone!" How does the nurse interpret the adolescent's behavior?

When the nurse is collecting a nursing history,an adolescent states that she has tried speed.For what does the nurse recognize this as the street name?

The nurse explains that use of stimulants will decrease hyperactivity in the autistic child.What is a negative aspect of stimulants?

How would the nurse identify a member of the child guidance team who is a medical doctor with special training in psychoanalytic theory?

Which statement made by a parent of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa indicates an understanding of this condition?

What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a hospitalized child who is autistic?

The nurse counsels parents that the early school years create nervous tension in the child manifested by which abnormal behavior(s)? (Select all that apply. )

A mother is concerned because her adolescent son is always in trouble for fighting at school and always seems to be angry.She mentions that her husband drinks a bit.Which understanding will guide the nurse's response?

How is a gateway substance defined?

A 9-year-old child has been admitted to the hospital after "huffing" lighter fluid and is in a high euphoric state.For what should the nurse assess?

The school nurse cautions a group of parents about the prevalence of children who get high by inhaling hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons.Which products contain these substances? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse working with children from dysfunctional families must be prepared to address what associated problem(s)? (Select all that apply. )

An adolescent is brought to the emergency department after an automobile accident.When the nurse approaches the adolescent,he becomes combative.The nurse notes his speech is slurred and his gait is ataxic.What does the nurse suspect the adolescent has used?

The nurse is assessing a 16-year-old female for characteristics of anorexia nervosa.Which assessment finding(s)would lead the nurse to suspect the possibility of this diagnosis? (Select all that apply. )

What role has the child of an alcoholic assumed if he tries to do everything perfectly?

A parent asks the nurse to describe what is meant by a "learning disability." Which is the nurse's most helpful response?

The nurse is planning the care of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa.What characteristic(s)cause this disorder? (Select all that apply. )