Ch 11 - Childhood And Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Detailed Questions And Expert Answers
An adjustment in the medication dosage prescribed for a child diagnosed with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is most likely when the child
engages in strenuous exercise.
is challenged to learn new cognitive material.
experiences a loss.
has a growth spurt. - ANS has a growth spurt.
Medication adjustments may be required once the child has stabilized on a
pharmacotherapy regimen; however, they tend to be infrequent and are often
associated with the child's physical growth and development.REF: 193-194
A child diagnosed with autism will demonstrate impaired development in
adhering to routines.
playing with other children.
,swallowing and chewing.
eye-hand coordination. - ANS playing with other children.
Autism affects the normal development of the brain in social interaction and
communication skills. Symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorders
include significant deficits in social relatedness, including communication,
nonverbal behavior, and age-appropriate interaction.REF: 191-192
Both parents of a 6-year-old are hospitalized because of a car accident. Which of
the following demonstrates that the child is resilient?
Cuddling with his grandfather while being read a bedtime story.
Drawing his parents get-well cards.
Telling his day care teacher that he will be a big boy and not cry.
Asking when his parents will be home. - ANS Cuddling with his grandfather while
being read a bedtime story.
The characteristics of a resilient child include an adaptable temperament and the
ability to form nurturing relationships with surrogate parental figures.REF: 196
, When preparing to assess a 4-year-old child to help rule out a
neurodevelopmental disorder, the nurse bases interventions on the understanding
that
children of that age are very resilient.
age make these children poor interviewees.
poor cooperation is typical at that age.
language skills are limited at that age. - ANS language skills are limited at that age.
Younger children are more difficult to diagnose than older children because of
their limited language skills and cognitive and emotional development.REF: 181-
182
The diagnosis of impaired intellectual functioning is supported when a child
diagnosed with IDD
can neither brush the teeth nor combing the hair effectively
cries uncontrollably when a toy is temporarily missing.
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