Question 1

The nurse takes into consideration in planning the care of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa that what characteristic(s) cause this disorder? Select all that apply.
A) Discomfort relative to emerging sexuality
B) Fear of intimacy
C) Pervasive low self-esteem
D) Egocentricity
E) Inability to meet developmental needs
F) None of the above

Accepted Answer

All options listed are considered to be a cause of anorexia nervosa.

Question 2

The nurse recognizes the child of an alcoholic who tries to do everything perfectly has assumed the role of the:
A) perfect child.
B) super coper.
C) flight.
D) helper.

Accepted Answer

Of the four roles for the child of the alcoholic the super coper is one who tries to do everything perfectly and feels overly responsible. The perfect child is the child who tries to earn love by never causing any trouble.

Question 3

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) Masturbation
B) Food fads
C) Stuttering
D) Aggressive behavior
E) Nonnutritive sucking

Accepted Answer

Stuttering, aggressive behavior, and finger or thumb sucking that appear suddenly with no previous history are a clue to increased nervous tension in the young school-age child. Masturbation and food fads are normal behavioral phenomena is the early school-age child.

Question 4

The nurse states that the members of a mental health team for child guidance include which member(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Psychiatrist
B) Pediatrician
C) Psychologist
D) Dietitian
E) Social worker

Accepted Answer

The traditional members of the child guidance team are the psychiatrist, pediatrician, psychologist, and social worker. The dietitian is not usually on the treatment team.

Question 5

The nurse assists with the intervention of ____________ therapy, which provides a physical and social environment that is stable and therapeutic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse assists with the intervention of...

Question 6

The school nurse cautions a group of parents about the prevalence of children who get high by inhaling hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons that are included in which product(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Glue
B) Chlorine
C) Cleaning fluid
D) Copy machine toner
E) Aerosol sprays

Accepted Answer

Although there are many products that could be inhaled, the most frequently used products are glue, cleaning fluid, aerosol sprays, Freon, shoe polish, and gasoline products.

Question 7

The nurse warns that exposure to HIV and hepatitis B is a major risk for persons who use:
A) alcohol.
B) opiates.
C) cocaine.
D) marijuana.

Accepted Answer

The use of opiates coupled with sharing needles put the user at risk for HIV and hepatitis B.

Question 8

The nurse documents that every time the child is directed to discuss the relationship with her brother, she complains of shortness of breath and begins to have asthma-like symptoms. The nurse assesses this behavior as a(n) _________________ reaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse documents that every time the...

Question 9

The nurse working with children from dysfunctional families must be prepared to address what associated problem(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Lack of trust
B) Acting out
C) Exaggerated self-confidence
D) Blaming others for problems
E) Depression

Accepted Answer

Children from dysfunctional families exhibit lack of trust, act out, and show signs of depression.

Quiz 33: The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition

The nurse takes into consideration in planning the care of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa that what characteristic(s) cause this disorder? Select all that apply.

The nurse recognizes the child of an alcoholic who tries to do everything perfectly has assumed the role of the:

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.

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

The nurse assists with the intervention of ____________ therapy, which provides a physical and social environment that is stable and therapeutic.

The school nurse cautions a group of parents about the prevalence of children who get high by inhaling hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons that are included in which product(s) ? Select all that apply.

The nurse warns that exposure to HIV and hepatitis B is a major risk for persons who use:

The nurse documents that every time the child is directed to discuss the relationship with her brother, she complains of shortness of breath and begins to have asthma-like symptoms. The nurse assesses this behavior as a(n) _________________ reaction.

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