NURS 661 EXAM 3 WITH ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
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3 main characteristics and symptoms of ADHD Correct Answer
impulisivity
inattention
hyperactive
DSM-5 criteria for adhd Correct Answer Inattention:
>/= 6 symptoms of inattention for children up to 16
>/=5 symptoms for ages 17 and older
Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months
Hyperactivity and impulsivity:
>/= 6 symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity for children up to 16
>/=5 symptoms for ages 17 and older
Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months
***must be present in 2 or more settings
***symptoms interfere with functioning and are not caused by
another condition
***several inattention and hyperactivity-impulsive symptoms were
present before age 12
adhd treatment recommendation (types of therapy) Correct
Answer behavioral therapy/modification and psychosocial
treatment in adjunct to medication. parent training
brain structures involved in ADHD Correct Answer prefrontal
cortex (goes to temporal and parietal areas)
visual spacial working memory
, cognitive behavioral therapy adhd Correct Answer helps to
increase the amount of information they can hold in their mind,
enhance working memory
strength-based approach Correct Answer focus on individual
strengths (social and community networks) no on their deficits;
holistic and multidisciplinary and works with the individual to
promote their well-being; focus on the positive attributes on a
person rather than the negative
strength based approach with pediatrics Correct Answer praise
for reinforcement; focused on recognizing and enhancing
Dual awareness techniques Correct Answer through
mindfulness and managing physiological arousal; engaing in
practices that produce physical calmness; be able to maintain
more than one experience at a time; maintain a sesnse of present
here and now while experiencing sensations from the past
encouragement Correct Answer therapist using positive
reinforcement, support, and motivation to help clients overcome
challenges, build self-esteem, and promote personal growth
exhortation Correct Answer encouraging or urging a client to
adope certain behaviors, attitudes, or perspectives to promote
personal growth and well being
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