Author Question: The two most prevalent syndromes associated with mental retardation (MR) are Down syndrome and which ... (Read 21 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The two most prevalent syndromes associated with mental retardation (MR) are Down syndrome and which of the following?

a. Marfan's c. fragile X
b. autism d. pickwickian

Question 2

Which of the following developmental tests do nurses and others use most often?

a. Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence
b. Bayley Scales of Infant Development
c. Denver Developmental Screening Test II
d. Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

BAOCHAU2803 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome are more commonly associated with MR than Marfan's.
B Incorrect. Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome are more commonly associated with MR than autism.
C Correct. Fragile X syndrome is one of the most prevalent syndromes associated with mental retardation.
D Incorrect. Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome are more commonly associated with MR than pickwickian.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, the Bayley Scales of Infant Development, and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales exams are not used as often for the assessment of developmental milestones.
B Incorrect. The Bayley Scales of Infant Development exam is not used as often for the assessment of developmental milestones.
C Correct. The Denver Developmental Screening Test II is the developmental exam used most often by nurses and others. This exam is designed for screening the child from birth through 6 years, and identifies a broad range of ages at which achievement of certain verbal, motor, or social skills is expected.
D Incorrect. The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales exam is not used as often for the assessment of developmental milestones. It assesses adaptive behavior and self-care skills.