NR606 / NR 606 Week 4 Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health II Practicum Tested Questions (Latest 2024 / 2025) with Verified Answers

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Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric Mental Health II Practicum
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Tested Questions with Verified Answers
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1. What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
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Ans>> A neurological and developmental disor
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der affecting communication and behavior.
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2. What percentage of the population does ASD affect?
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Ans>> Approximately 1-2%.
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3. Who is more likely to be diagnosed with autism, males or females?
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Ans>> Males are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than females.
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,4. What are some factors associated with an increased likelihood of develop-
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Ans>> Having a sibling with ASD, having older parents, having certain genetic conditions, or hav
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ng a very low birth weight.
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5. Why is autism considered a spectrum disorder?
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Ans>> Due to the wide variation in the types and severity of symptoms people with the disorder experie
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6. When do symptoms of ASD typically appear?
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Ans>> In the first two years of life.
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7. What are the criteria for diagnosing ASD according to the DSM-5-TR?
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8. What is the classification of ASD severity based on?
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, Ans>> The level of support needed by the individual.
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