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folubunmi · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia has a history of severe retardation. The nurse recognizes that the IQ of this child is:

1. 5070.
2. 3550.
3. 2035.
4. Below 20.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a child with Down syndrome. Which of the following is this child at a greater risk to develop when compared with children who do not have Down syndrome?

1. Hepatitis
2. Thyroid disease
3. Glomerulonephritis
4. Rheumatic heart disease

helenmarkerine · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. IQ of 5070 is mild mental retardation.
2. IQ of 3550 is moderate mental retardation.
3. IQ of 2035 is severe mental retardation.
4. IQ below 20 is profound mental retardation.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Hepatitis is not associated with Down syndrome.
2. Thyroid disease, as well as other autoimmune diseases, is more commonly seen in those with Down syndrome.
3. Glomerulonephritis is not seen in association with Down syndrome.
4. Heart defects might be seen with Down syndrome, but not rheumatic heart disease, which is associated with Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection.