NR 606 Weekly Quizzes
Week 1
1. Which of the following Act requires each State to have provisions or procedures for
requiring certain individuals to report known or suspected incidences of child abuse or
neglect?
a. The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
2. Regarding mental health and youth, what percentage of lifetime mental heath cases
begin by age 14?
a. 50%
3. What challenges face the PMHNP when prescribing mental health medications to
pregnant clients?
a. Lack of controlled clinical trials in this population 4. What is the age
range of Piaget’s sensorimotor stage?
a. 0-2 years of age
5. A PMHNP is prescribing a medication for a 10-year old client. How does the child’s age
affect dosing considerations?
a. The client may require a larger dose per unit of body weight
Week 2
1. According to the Week 2 Explore section, which of the following is a
long-term infant negative impact of mental health treatment disorder
a. Adverse childhood experiences
2. A breastfeeding mother endorses feeling of being down, having difficulty making
decisions, and does not feel like doing anything. After a thorough evaluation the PMHNP
diagnosis MDD with postpartum onset. Which action is most appropriate for this client?
a. Recommend CBT
3. Which pregnant women are at the highest risk for a postpartum psychotic episode?
a. New mothers with preexisting bipolar disorder
4. How does epigenetics impact the health of children born to mothers with mental health
concerns?
a. Increased risk of preterm birth
5. A postpartum client is provided an EPDS screen during a telepsychiatry visit. The EPDS
screen score is 10. Upon interpreting the EPDS score, which management strategy is
most appropriate?
a. Repeat the EPDS in two weeks
Week 3
1. Only a few SSRIs are FDA approved for use in children. Select the SSRI that is FDA
approved for all pediatric mental health disorder.