WorksheetsChapters 18 to 19
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 50mins
Describe why the conditions discussed are considered mental health issues.
Because they affect a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Because they only affect physical health.
Because they are always temporary and do not require treatment.
Because they are caused by external injuries only.
Common signs and symptoms of mental health issues in children and adolescents include:
Frequent mood swings, withdrawal from friends, and changes in eating or sleeping patterns
Improved academic performance and increased social activity
Consistent happiness and high energy levels
Lack of any emotional response to situations
Common causes for intellectual and/or developmental disability include:
Genetic conditions, prenatal exposure to toxins, infections, and birth complications
Excessive exercise and healthy diet
Frequent travel and social interaction
High intelligence and advanced education
Treatment options for the child or adolescent with a mental health issue include:
Medication, psychotherapy, and family support
Only medication
Only psychotherapy
No treatment is needed
Coexisting conditions that may be seen in the child or adolescent with a mental health issue include:
Asthma
Diabetes
Learning disabilities
Hypertension
The nursing process for the child or adolescent with a mental health issue includes which of the following steps?
Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Diagnosis, medication administration, discharge, and follow-up
Assessment, surgery, medication, and discharge
Planning, implementation, surgery, and evaluation
Which of the following is an example of a mental health issue in children and adolescents?
Anxiety
Diabetes
Asthma
Hypertension
Fill in the blank: Many mental health issues will exist for the individual's ________.
lifetime
weekend
breakfast
vacation
What are conditions in which a child displays symptoms affecting expected periods of development typically seen?
In adulthood
Prior to school age
During teenage years
After college
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of developmental disorders in children?
Differences or delays in expected mentality
Skills and coordination issues
Activity for child’s age and educational level
Sudden improvement in all skills
Developmental disorders in children can include which of the following?
Language and communication disorders
Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
Autism spectrum disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
All of the above
Language and communication disorders are characterized by impairment with _________.
speech/language
hearing/vision
motor skills
cognitive reasoning
Difficulty in acquiring and using language is a sign of language and communication disorders.
True
False
Deficits in comprehension or production are associated with which type of disorder?
Physical disorders
Language and communication disorders
Visual disorders
None of the above
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of language and communication disorders?
Limited speech
Advanced vocabulary
Excessive talking
None of the above
What are the types of disorders included in language and communication disorders?
Only expressive disorders
Only receptive disorders
Expressive, receptive, or mixed disorders
Only mixed disorders
Language and communication disorders involve impairment in both ______ and sign language.
verbal
written
mathematical
visual
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of language and communication disorders?
Limited speech, vocabulary
Expressive or mixed disorders
Both A and B
None of the above
Stuttering is characterized by which of the following?
Repetitive, prolonged sounds/syllables
Pauses and broken words
Both A and B
None of the above
Stuttering can cause discomfort in academic and social situations.
True
False
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty in the ______ reading domain.
visual
auditory
verbal
motor
Trouble with reading and spelling is linked to a child's intellectual ability.
True
False
Which of the following can affect social interactions and academic performance?
Trouble with reading and spelling
Playing sports
Watching TV
Eating healthy
May have difficulty with spelling and writing by hand; letter confusion or reversal. This is a characteristic of _________.
reading and spelling difficulties
mathematical reasoning
physical coordination
musical ability
What is a tic?
A sudden, repetitive, arrhythmic, stereotyped motor movement or verbal speech
A type of food
A kind of sport
A musical instrument
Tourette syndrome is a type of tic disorder where tics are experienced for at least ______ year.
1
2
5
10
Which of the following is NOT a type of tic?
Simple tics
Complex tics
Vocal tics
Cardiac tics
Echopraxia is defined as:
Mimicking movements of someone else without reason
Sudden tic-like obscene gesture
Recurrent sounds like sniffing
Jerking neck or shoulders
A person with tics usually feels an irresistible urge to perform the tic and feels immediate relief after.
True
False
What is selective mutism?
A condition where a child repeatedly does not speak during situations where they are expected to
A condition where a child speaks all the time
A condition where a child only speaks at home
A condition where a child never speaks
Selective mutism needs to occur for at least a ______ and interfere with the individual's schooling or social interactions.
month
week
year
day
Does selective mutism include instances when the child does not know the language and is not comfortable speaking the new language?
True
False
What is the most common treatment for selective mutism?
Medication
Behavioral therapy
Surgery
No treatment
Antianxiety medications may also be used to treat selective mutism.
True
False
What can cause emotional discomfort, shame, and self-consciousness; social isolation or personality changes?
Selective mutism
Intellectual disability
Both A and B
None of the above
Treatment for selective mutism includes medication and cognitive behavioral therapy if the disorder causes individual distress.
True
False
Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability is a broad term covering a variety of conditions that have significant impact on _______.
intellectual
physical fitness
financial status
geographical location
What are the categories of intellectual disability?
Mild, moderate, severe, or profound
Simple, complex, advanced, or basic
Easy, hard, medium, or extreme
None of the above
Intellectual disability is based not on IQ but on an individual's ability to perform daily life skills/activities, meet developmental milestones, and cognitive processing ability.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Treatment for intellectual disability is individualized based on strengths and functional/medical needs to live at the ______ possible level of functioning and independence.
highest
lowest
average
minimum
What is the IQ score range for intellectual disability?
90 to 100
70 to 75 or lower
80 to 85
60 to 65
Cognitive impairment in intellectual disability is seen in delay in skill areas such as reading, language, and self-care.
True
False
Difficulty with practical daily skills as well as communication and interpersonal skills is a sign of intellectual disability.
True
False
What is autism spectrum disorder?
A range of neurodevelopmental disorders that involve differences in communication, social, and other skills
A type of physical disability
A form of cancer
A type of infectious disease
Children with autism spectrum disorder have difficulty processing ________.
input
output
language
emotion
Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder usually appear before what age?
1 year old
3 years old
5 years old
10 years old
Children with autism spectrum disorder often exhibit repetitive behavior or interests and are ________ driven.
routine
emotion
impulse
random
Which of the following is NOT a behavior commonly seen in autism spectrum disorder?
A) Language delays
B) Frequent use of gestures as in peers
C) Heightened responses to stimuli
D) Arranging toys or repetitive actions
What is the incidence of autism spectrum disorder in the United States?
1 in 10 children
1 in 44 children
1 in 100 children
1 in 500 children
Males are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder more frequently than females.
True
False
No definite cause for autism spectrum disorder has been found, but it may have a ________ or environmental link.
genetic
dietary
mechanical
seasonal
Concurrent health issues with autism spectrum disorder can include which of the following?
Epilepsy
Depression
Obesity
Anxiety
All of the above
Occupational therapy can help individuals with autism spectrum disorder with ________ tasks.
daily
musical
historical
fictional
Some individuals with autism spectrum disorder may benefit from therapy to help with which of the following?
Social skills
Anger management
Speech
All of the above
Medications can treat cooccurring conditions like ________ or depression in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
anxiety
diabetes
hypertension
asthma
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention disorder hyperactivity deficit
Active disorder hyperactivity deficit
Attention deficit hyper disorder
Symptoms of ADHD must be present before the age of ____ and for at least ____ months. Fill in the blanks.
12 years; 6 months
10 years; 3 months
7 years; 12 months
15 years; 9 months
Which of the following is NOT a possible symptom or characteristic of ADHD?
Restlessness
Disorganization
High tolerance for frustration
Low self-esteem
ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in which group?
Adults
School-aged children, especially boys
Elderly
Infants
Adults are increasingly being diagnosed with ADHD due to increased understanding of symptoms.
True
False
What is the most common type of medication used to treat ADHD?
Antidepressants
Stimulants
Antipsychotics
Antibiotics
List two possible side effects of stimulant medications used for ADHD.
Insomnia, irritability, nervousness, headaches, stomachaches (any two)
Weight gain, increased appetite, drowsiness, blurred vision (any two)
Hair loss, skin rash, fever, joint pain (any two)
Hearing loss, yellowing of eyes, frequent urination, dry mouth (any two)
Intermittent explosive disorder is characterized by angry, aggressive outbursts to minor situations with rapid onset, typically lasting less than ____ minutes. Fill in the blank.
30
5
60
120
What are the signs and symptoms of an impulsive, aggressive response significantly out of proportion to a stressor?
Chronic pattern; no warning period of behaviors
Unplanned; without ulterior motives
Both A and B
None of the above
Conduct disorder is defined as repetitive and continuous behavior which infringes on basic rights of others and defies societal rules/norms.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of conduct disorder?
Aggressive actions resulting in harm to others or animals
Initiate hostile, bullying behavior
Commonplace to lie, manipulate others
Excessive anxiety related to separation from home
Separation anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety related to separation from home or attachment figures, expected in children from ___ months to ___ years old.
8 months to 4 years old
2 months to 1 year old
12 months to 6 years old
6 months to 2 years old
Which of the following is a possible sign or symptom of separation anxiety disorder?
Uncomfortable to the point of misery when separation occurs
Somatic symptoms
Anxiety range from uneasiness to panic and depression
All of the above
Enuresis is defined as repeated episodes of urine incontinence during the day or night.
True
False
Usually involuntary, may be intentional behavior is a sign and symptom of which disorder?
Enuresis
Dyslexia
Anorexia nervosa
Epilepsy
Pica is the repetitive eating (ingestion) of nonfood substances that lasts more than ___ month.
1 month
3 months
6 months
12 months
Considered a mental health issue when it occurs after ____ years of age (when normal oral sensory learning stops) and occurs outside of a cultural norm. Fill in the blank.
3
1
5
7
Which of the following is NOT part of the assessment in the nursing process for a child's mental health issue?
Assess all potentially contributing factors to child's behavior
History of behaviors
Thorough medical and emotional assessment of child
Prescribe medication immediately
The child's ability to communicate and interact with family members
Selected nursing care focus is determined from ____ review. Fill in the blank.
data
policy
budget
staff
Expected outcomes in the nursing process should target realistic, ____ outcomes. Fill in the blank.
measurable
subjective
temporary
ambiguous
Interventions in the nursing process for a child's mental health issue should be:
Cognitive-behavioral
Safety/security-based
Include parents
All of the above
Evaluation is a step in the nursing process for addressing mental health issues in children.
True
False
What is the definition of aging according to Chapter 19? Fill in the blank: Aging is the manifestation of changes that advance in a continuous and progressive manner during the adult years, such as graying hair, presbyopia, and wrinkling.
Aging is the manifestation of changes that advance in a continuous and progressive manner during the adult years, such as graying hair, presbyopia, and wrinkling.
Aging is the sudden onset of changes that occur only in childhood, such as rapid growth and increased metabolism.
Aging is the process of acquiring new skills and abilities throughout life, such as learning new languages and sports.
Aging is the manifestation of changes that only occur after the age of 80, such as memory loss and decreased mobility.
What is primary aging? Fill in the blank: Primary aging refers to changes resulting from ______ or ______ factors.
genetics; natural
environmental; accidental
dietary; lifestyle
medical; social
What is secondary aging? Fill in the blank: Secondary aging refers to changes influenced by ______ factors.
environmental
genetic
nutritional
hormonal
What are some common changes related to aging?
Changes in employment, finances, family structure
Concerns related to memory, disease, death of loved ones, change in independence level
Both A and B
None of the above
What is ageism?
Prejudice based on age that minimizes the worth of aging person
A type of cognitive disorder
A medical condition
None of the above
Fill in the blank: Ageism incorrectly assumes that cognitive and mental health conditions are part of the _________
normal aging process
childhood development
adolescent phase
workplace environment
Unreported mental health symptoms in older adults may occur when they mistakenly believe they have to accept symptoms as part of aging.
True
False
Which of the following are examples of impaired cognitive functioning in older adults?
Memory loss and difficulty concentrating
Improved physical strength and faster reaction time
Enhanced vision and hearing
Increased social activity and independence
Which of the following is NOT a type of cognitive (mental) disorder in the older adult?
Noticeable change in cognition from former functioning
Underlying medical condition: medication, toxin, both
Delirium
Diabetes
Fill in the blank: Delirium is characterized by a disturbance in ________ and a change in cognition developing over a short time.
consciousness
memory
speech
appetite
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of delirium in older adults?
Sudden confusion, disorientation, and changes in alertness
Gradual memory loss over years
Consistent mood and behavior
Improved cognitive function
What is dementia?
A) A reversible decline in cognitive functioning
B) An irreversible, progressive decline in cognitive functioning
C) A temporary loss of memory
D) A type of infection
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of dementia due to Alzheimer disease?
Neuritic plaques in the brain
Improved memory
Impaired judgment
Loss of abstract thinking
Fill in the blank: Memory impairment is common to both ______ and dementia, making it necessary to recognize that ______ can also exist with a pre-existing dementia.
delirium; delirium
depression; depression
anxiety; anxiety
psychosis; psychosis
Which part of the brain is involved in conscious thought and language and is affected in Alzheimer disease?
Cerebellum
Cerebral cortex
Brainstem
Hippocampus
Select two signs or symptoms of dementia due to Alzheimer disease.
Memory loss and confusion
Fever and rash
Joint pain and swelling
Cough and sore throat
Personality changes and loss of mental processing are signs of dementia due to Alzheimer disease.
True
False
Which of the following is a sign of advanced Alzheimer disease?
Improved social skills
Totally unaware of surroundings
Enhanced memory
Increased ability to calculate mathematically
What are some common complications associated with dementia?
Pneumonia
UTIs
Infected decubitus ulcers
Diabetes
Dementia due to vascular disorder is caused by the effects of ______ upon the brain portion where it occurs.
CVA
infection
tumor
trauma
The two types of dementia can coexist in the same person.
True
False
Vascular dementia tends to be more common in ______ than in ______.
men; women
women; men
children; adults
adults; children
