Question 1

The child with Down syndrome should be evaluated for which characteristic before participating in some sports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperflexibility 
B)  Cutis marmorata 
C)  Atlantoaxial instability 
D)  Speckling of iris (Brushfield spots) 
A)  Hyperflexibility 
B)  Cutis marmorata 
C)  Atlantoaxial instability 
D)  Speckling of iris (Brushfield spots)

Question 2

Which of the following facilitates lip-reading by the hearing-impaired child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speaking at an even rate 
B)  Exaggerating the pronunciation of words 
C)  Avoiding the use of facial expressions 
D)  Repeating words in exactly the same way if a child does not understand 
A)  Speaking at an even rate 
B)  Exaggerating the pronunciation of words 
C)  Avoiding the use of facial expressions 
D)  Repeating words in exactly the same way if a child does not understand

Question 3

Which of the following activities is an appropriate intervention to facilitate socialization for a cognitively impaired child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing age-appropriate toys and play activities 
B)  Providing peer experiences such as Guides or Scouting when older 
C)  Avoiding exposure to strangers who may not understand cognitive development 
D)  Emphasizing mastery of physical skills because they are delayed more often than verbal skills 
A)  Providing age-appropriate toys and play activities 
B)  Providing peer experiences such as Guides or Scouting when older 
C)  Avoiding exposure to strangers who may not understand cognitive development 
D)  Emphasizing mastery of physical skills because they are delayed more often than verbal skills

Question 4

The nurse should suspect hearing impairment in an infant who demonstrates which behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absence of the Moro reflex 
B)  Absence of babbling by age 7 months 
C)  Lack of eye contact when being spoken to 
D)  Lack of gesturing to indicate wants after age 15 months 
A)  Absence of the Moro reflex 
B)  Absence of babbling by age 7 months 
C)  Lack of eye contact when being spoken to 
D)  Lack of gesturing to indicate wants after age 15 months

Question 5

A young child who has an intelligence quotient (IQ)of 45 is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Within the lower limits of the range of normal intelligence 
B)  Mildly cognitively impaired but educable 
C)  Moderately cognitively impaired but trainable 
D)  Severely cognitively impaired and completely dependent on others for care 
A)  Within the lower limits of the range of normal intelligence 
B)  Mildly cognitively impaired but educable 
C)  Moderately cognitively impaired but trainable 
D)  Severely cognitively impaired and completely dependent on others for care

Question 6

What is fragile X syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a chromosome defect affecting only females. 
B)  It is a chromosome defect that follows the pattern of X-linked recessive disorders. 
C)  It is the second most common genetic cause of cognitive impairment. 
D)  It is the most common cause of noninherited cognitive impairment. 
A)  It is a chromosome defect affecting only females. 
B)  It is a chromosome defect that follows the pattern of X-linked recessive disorders. 
C)  It is the second most common genetic cause of cognitive impairment. 
D)  It is the most common cause of noninherited cognitive impairment.

Question 7

When should children with cognitive impairment be referred for stimulation and educational programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  As young as possible 
B)  As soon as they have the ability to communicate in some way 
C)  At age 3 years, when schools are required to provide services 
D)  At age 5 or 6 years, when schools are required to provide services 
A)  As young as possible 
B)  As soon as they have the ability to communicate in some way 
C)  At age 3 years, when schools are required to provide services 
D)  At age 5 or 6 years, when schools are required to provide services

Exam 42: Cognitive and Sensory Impairment

The child with Down syndrome should be evaluated for which characteristic before participating in some sports?

Which of the following facilitates lip-reading by the hearing-impaired child?

Which of the following activities is an appropriate intervention to facilitate socialization for a cognitively impaired child?

The nurse should suspect hearing impairment in an infant who demonstrates which behaviour?

A young child who has an intelligence quotient (IQ)of 45 is which of the following?

What is fragile X syndrome?

When should children with cognitive impairment be referred for stimulation and educational programs?

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