1) Autism can usually be diagnosed when the child is about
A) 2 years of age*
B) 1-5 years of age
C) 2 months
D) 6 years of age
2) When planning activities for a child with autism, the nurse must remember that autistic children respond best to
A) Loud, cheerful music
B) Their own self-stimulating acts*
C) Individuals in small groups
D) Large group activity
3) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children is usually treated with
A) Methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin)*
B) Lorazepam (Ativan)
C) Haloperidol (Haldol)
D) Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
4) Patients with antisocial (conduct) disorder typically have impaired functioning in all of the following areas except
A) Judgment
B) Intellect*
C) Emotional response
D) Social conscience
5) One of the major behavioral characteristics of children with attention-deficit disorders is their
A) Continued use of rituals
B) Retarded speech development
C) Overreaction to stimuli*
D) Inability to use abstract thought
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