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mynx

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse is assessing a child with autism. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect to observe?
 
  a. Referring to their imaginary friend, Skipper
  b. Asking to telephone my friends' on the weekends
  c. Repeating, milk, milk, milk, milk' until given a drink
  d. Is insistent that a dim light be left on in the bedroom at night

Question 2

Which of the following meets the DSM-IV-TR criteria for moderate mental retardation?
 
  a. Requires constant one-on-one supervision and total physical care
  b. Advanced as far as the sixth grade and works at a warehouse every day and sup-ports himself
  c. Advanced as far as the second grade and provides her own personal care with supervision
  d. Attends the local community college for developmental English and math courses


samiel-sayed

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language is one of the character-istic behaviors seen in autism. The remaining options are normal characteristics of a child in various developmental stages.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Individuals diagnosed as having moderate mental retardation acquire some communication skills, but rarely advance academically beyond the second grade. With supervision they can provide for their own personal care. Persons requiring constant supervision and total physical care would be considered profoundly retarded. Persons achieving elementary or above learn-ing skills would be considered mildly retarded.


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