Mgmt of Children

Question 1

childhood mental health problems usually last into adulthood, t or f

Answer 1

true

Question 2

*what is an important aspect of assessment for children

Answer 2

development

Question 3

methods of data collection w/children

Answer 3

history from everyone in contact with the child
ask child
observe child
use games/play to illicit thoughts and feelings

Question 4

milieu for children

Answer 4

structured safe environment requiring participation (its your job to give out snacks…)

Question 5

group therapy according to age

Answer 5

play in young kids - young kids
talk and play - school-aged
talk - adolescents

Question 6

behavior modification treatment for child

Answer 6

unwanted behavior is ignored/limited

rewards for positive behavior - point system

Question 7

is play therapeutic

Answer 7

yes - can give insight into child’s thoughts/feelings

Question 8

key component in all modalities of treatment for children

Answer 8

parental involvement

Question 9

adhd presentation

Answer 9

what realistically can the child accomplish
this child responds well to praise
involve family in trt
observe symptoms over time

Question 10

what is oppositional defiance disorder

Answer 10

disobedient, defiant towards authority figures

Question 11

what is conduct disorder

Answer 11

violate rights of others and society as a whole

Question 12

during an interview assess

Answer 12

how serious is their disruptive behavior- how hostile and aggressive are they
do they care if they hurt someone
make sure you can get to the door

Question 13

what should we provide for unwanted behaviors

Answer 13

no threats (if you keep doing that your going to seclusion)
provide non-threatening feedback
provide positive feedback for wanted behaviors\
be firm and clear - set limits
you are a role model - are you being respectful

Question 14

the most common disorder in kids

Answer 14

anxiety

Question 15

what is separation anxiety

Answer 15

they never stop crying all day - afraid somethings going to happen to their caregiver

Question 16

1st step in treating separation anxiety

Answer 16

behavioral interventions

Question 17

kids with ptsd symptoms present with

Answer 17

internalizing their symptoms (headache, upset stomach)

Question 18

is anxiety genetic

Answer 18

yes and contagious - assess parents interaction w/child

Question 19

can kids be depressed

Answer 19

yes - manifests as somatic symptom
self critical (i cant do anything)

Question 20

with is autism

Answer 20

delay in social communication and interaction
autism - issues with social interaction and language
aspergers - language is not an issue, social interaction is

Question 21

planning for autism

Answer 21

support across all setting depending on level of intensity

focus on the problem

Question 22

A 4-year-old child cries and screams from the time
the parents leave the child at preschool until the
child is picked up 4 hours later. The child is calm
and relaxed when the parents are present. The
parents ask, “What should we do?” What is the
nurse’s best recommendation?

Answer 22

D.“Talk with your health care provider about a referral to a mental health clinic.”

Question 23

Which child shows behaviors indicative of mental

illness?

Answer 23

D. 3-year-old who is mute, passive toward adults, and twirls while walking