Psychosocial Conditions in Children

The parents of a child diagnosed with ADHD are very upset. They state quotation mark we have never thought of him as having a low IQ level. The nurse explains to them that: a.) it is difficult to have identified this deficit in their own child b.) The majority of children with ADHD do not have a low IQ level c.) there are counselors to help with their child's lack of intelligence d.) The child will be able to participate in special education classes due to his intelligence level

B

Which behavior typical of children with autistic disorder requires you to maintain special care to keep them safe? a.) a fascination with bright colors b.) insensitivity to pain c.) a craving for salt d.) loss of hearing for high frequencies

B

To feed lunch to a child with autistic disorder, which of the following actions would be most important to take? a) Allow the child to ask questions about the procedure. b) Don't allow him to see the spoon approach his mouth. c) Use a repetitive series of movements. d) Use an authoritarian manner to gain control.

C

Which behavior demonstrated by a boy with ADHD is most indicative of the syndrome? a.) a lack of affection for others b.) a lack of concentration c.) persistent disobedience d.) unrealistic fears

b

You have been working with an adolescent with an eating disorder for several days. Which of the following is an indication that she is developing trust in you? a.) her saying to you that she trusts you more than anyone else b.) her telling you that she is still inducing vomiting after each meal c.) her telling you that she is now ready to eat again d.) her saying to you that she'll follow your orders but not those of the nurse on the next shift

b

A 6 yr old is seen in a mental health clinic for possible hyperactivity. His mother reports that he is just "all boy". He has always been active and does not like to sit still for more than a minute. Which of the following data would be most important to asses to help evaluate his behavior? a.) whether he was breatfed or bottle-fes as an infant b.) family medical history for circulatory illness c.) a review of the boys typical day d.) medical history for communicable diseases

c

A child with ADHD is placed by methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy. Which of the following symptoms may children on Ritalin develop? a.) rapid increase in height b.) hypotension c.) anorexia d.) sleepiness

c

When teaching the parents of a 6 month old born with Down Syndrome who is moderately cognitively challenged, which of the following would you include in the teaching plan? a.) the child will thrive best within the confines of an institution b.) exposing the child to normal children in school should be avoided c.) he will probably benefit from an early education program d.) with good schooling, the child will achieve at an average level.

c

You care for a 12 month year old with autistic disorder. Which of the following descriptions would you express to elicit from his mother on history-taking? a.) he responds warmly to his father but not to his mother b.) he sleeps at least 12 out of every 24 hours c.) he stares at a rotating wheel on his crib mobile. d.) he already speaks in complete sentences

c