Author Question: Secondary prevention for cognitive impairment includes what activity? a. Genetic counseling b. ... (Read 68 times)

Capo · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Secondary prevention for cognitive impairment includes what activity?

a. Genetic counseling
b. Avoidance of prenatal rubella infection
c. Preschool education and counseling services
d. Newborn screening for treatable inborn errors of metabolism

Question 2

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), formerly the American Association on Cognitive Impairment, classifies cognitive impairment based on what parameter?

a. Age of onset
b. Subaverage intelligence
c. Adaptive skill domains
d. Causative factors for cognitive impairment

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Secondary prevention involves activities that are designed to identify the condition early and initiate treatment to avert cerebral damage. Inborn errors of metabolism such as hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria, and galactosemia can cause cognitive impairment. Genetic counseling and avoidance of prenatal rubella infections are examples of primary prevention strategies to preclude the occurrence of disorders that can cause cognitive impairment. Preschool education and counseling services are examples of tertiary prevention. These are designed to include early identification of conditions and provision of appropriate therapies and rehabilitation services.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The AAIDD has categorized cognitive impairment into adaptive skill domains. The child must demonstrate functional impairment in at least two of the following adaptive skill domains: communication, self-care, home living, social skills, use of community resources, self-direction, health and safety, functional academics, leisure, and work. Age of onset before 18 years is part of the former criteria. Low intelligence quotient (IQ) alone is not the sole criterion for cognitive impairment. Etiology is not part of the classification.