mental retardation - correct answer Mild (IQ 50-70): have academic skills of 6th grade need minimum self support, social and communication skills developed
Moderate (IQ 35-50): have some communication and social skills, function in community supervised environment
Severe (IQ 20-35): little t...
mental retardation - correct answer Mild (IQ 50-70): have academic skills of 6th grade need minimum
self support, social and communication skills developed
Moderate (IQ 35-50): have some communication and social skills, function in community supervised
environment
Severe (IQ 20-35): little to no communication skills, self care of elementary, closely supervised as adults
Profound (IQ below 20): highly structured setting with constant monitoring
PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS - correct answer Characterized by pervasive and usually
severe impairment of reciprocal social interaction skills, communication deviance, restricted
stereotypical behavioral patterns
autism
aspergers
autism - correct answer Child doesn't relate to peers or parents, lacks spontaneous enjoyment;
apparent absence of mood and affect; cannot engage in play or make believe with toys
Hand flapping, body twisting, head banging (stereotypic motor activities
Goals are to reduce behavioral symptoms and promote learning, development, and language skills.
apergers - correct answer language and cognition are NOT affected, similar features as with autism,
best outcomes if treated by 24-36 months
ADHD - correct answer hyperactivity before age of 7
treatment psychostimulants dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate, amphetamine and nonadrenegric
reuptake inhibitors atomoxetine (can cause hypertensive crisis if used with n 14 days of MAOI, can cause
lethargy if taken off, increased r/f seizures with methylphenidate, can inhibit growth)
treatment for ADHD - correct answer Behavioral strategies are necessary at home and school to help
the child succeed: consistent rewards and consequences for behavior, using time-out, point systems,
structured routine and schedule for activities
, ADHD nursing diagnosis - correct answer Risk for injury
treatment for conduct and oppositional - correct answer Decreasing violence
Increasing compliance with treatment
Improving coping skills and self-esteem
Promoting social interaction
Providing client and family education
Treatment is effective if client follows reasonable rules and expectations and stops aggressive or illegal
actions
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