Philippine Nursing Trivia 11

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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