Temperament refers to:

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for child/adolescent suicide?

The PMHNP is assessing a child who has symptoms common to both Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). The PMHNP knows which of the following statements below is true according to the DSM-V-TR?

According to the Article on Serotonin Syndrome in Children and Adolescents The most common presenting symptoms for this age group were: confusion, agitation, tachycardia, hypertension,hyperreflexia, rigidity, and tremor. They discussed serotonin syndrome often presented in patients with all of the following situations EXCEPT: 

The PMHNP is reviewing methods of  cultural assessment and selects the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI). The PMHNP identifies this is what type of interview:

By the age of 3 years, most children can perform all of the following tasks except: 

A 26-month-old displays negative behavior, refuses toilet training, and often says, “No!”  According to Erikson, which psychosocial crisis is evident?

 True or False: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and SSRI medication have both been shown to be efficacious treatments for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in the adolescent population.

The PMHNP reviews the Connor’s Scale reports for a 7-year-old client. The scales reveal an inability to take turns, blurting out answers to questions before a question is complete, and frequently interrupting others’ conversations. How should the PMHNP document these behaviors?

During your Initial psychiatric evaluation,  it becomes clear that the 10 year old you are assessing is in Piaget’s pre-operational stage of cognitive development. As a PMHNP you understand this is not the expected stage for age 10. What behaviors would indicate the child is in the pre-operational stage?