Chapter 19: Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health Issues

Chapter 19: Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health Issues

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   A boy with a conduct disorder diagnosis would be most likely to have which symptom?

A.	Withdrawal
B.	Ritualistic behavior
C.	Class bully
D.	Class clown

 

 

____     2.   Suzanne is a 10-year-old girl who has been diagnosed as experiencing depression. What is likely to be the most effective way to help Suzanne express her feelings?

A.	Have her participate in a group therapy session with other young children who are depressed.
B.	Ask her to draw some pictures about things that she’s been thinking about.
C.	Arrange for individual psychotherapy sessions with a psychiatrist.
D.	Observe her actions but don’t seek to draw her out into conversation.

 

 

____     3.   Which of the following is the most common childhood mental disorder?

A.	ADHD
B.	Asperger’s syndrome
C.	Conduct disorder
D.	Enuresis

 

 

____     4.   Marty is a 15-year-old boy whose parents have brought him to a mental health clinic for evaluation. They are concerned because his grades have fallen and he has become angry and sometimes even violent. He spends long periods of time alone and does not want to see his friends. The parents report that he has never been a “bad” boy nor had problems in school. They are worried about the changes in his behavior. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

A.	Depression
B.	Running around with a tough crowd
C.	Normal adolescent phase
D.	Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. ANS:  C

A pattern of bullying is a common sign of conduct disorder. Responses A and B may reflect autism.

 

PTS:   1

REF:   Chapter 19: Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health Issues; Conduct Disorders; page 315-316

KEY:  Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment | Content Area: Mental Health: Child health | Cognitive Level: Knowledge | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity: Mental health concepts

 

2. ANS:  B

Younger children who may have more difficulty verbally expressing feelings may be able to draw them.

 

PTS:   1

REF:   Chapter 19: Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health Issues; Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents With Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Suicide; page 308

KEY:  Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Implementation | Content Area: Mental Health: Mood disorders | Cognitive Level: Application | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity: Behavioral interventions

 

3. ANS:  A

ADHD (attention deficit /hyperactivity disorder) is the most common mental disorder in the 8 to 15 year old age group.

 

PTS:   1

REF:   Chapter 19: Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health Issues; Introduction; page 304

KEY:  Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Analysis | Content Area: Mental Health: Child health | Cognitive Level: Comprehension | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity: Mental health concepts

 

4. ANS:  A

In addition to classic symptoms of depression, adolescents often display irritability and problems in school performance. This is not normal teen behavior. Because Marty has been functioning well in school up until now, it is unlikely that ADHD would be exhibited at this point.

 

PTS:   1

REF:   Chapter 19: Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health Issues; Depression, Bipolar Disorders, and Suicide in Children and Adolescents; page 304

KEY:  Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Analysis | Content Area: Mental Health: Child health: Mood disorders | Cognitive Level: Application | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity: Mental health concepts