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roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child with a profound intellectual disability is admitted to the hospital for an appendectomy. Which IQ does the nurse anticipate to see documented when reviewing this child's medical record?

1. Between 50 and 70
2. Below 20
3. Between 35 and 50
4. Between 20 and 35

Question 2

A nurse is conducting developmental assessments on several children in the day-care setting. Which child(ren) does the nurse identify as having development delays?

1. An 18-month-old toddler who is unable to phrase sentences
2. A 5-year-old who is unable to button his shirt
3. A 6-year-old who is unable to sit still for a short story
4. A 2-year-old who is unable to cut with scissors
5. A 2-year-old who cannot recite her phone number

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Profound intellectual disability is described as an intelligence quotient (IQ) below 20. Mild intellectual disability is described as an IQ between 50 and 70, moderate intellectual disability is an IQ between 35 and 50, and severe intellectual disability is an IQ between 20 and 35.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,3
Rationale: A developmental milestone that can indicate learning disability is a kindergartener's being unable to button his shirt. Inability to phrase sentences is considered a delay if not done by 2-1/2 years, inability to sit still for a short story is considered a delay if the child is 3 to 5 years old, and being unable to cut with scissors indicates a delay if not done by kindergarten age. Reciting the phone number is not appropriate for a 2-year-old.