AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
WELL STRUCTURED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED BY EXPERT |
2025\2026 UPDATE
Which symptom in an infant may be most indicative of ASD?
ANSWER ✔✔ Lack of eye contact
Which statement regarding ASD etiology and epidemiology is true?
ANSWER ✔✔ Autism is more prevalent in boys than girls.
Which communication problems are common in patients with ASD?
ANSWER ✔✔ Speaking in a monotone voice
Using a sing-song pitch and rhythm
Repeating song lyrics out of context during a conversation
A patient with ASD is demonstrating tantrums, self-injurious behavior, and aggression. Which
medication would the nurse anticipate administering?
ANSWER ✔✔ Risperidone
The nurse informs an adolescent autistic patient that the use of cell phones is not permitted
during the nursing assessment. Which social development skill is the nurse exhibiting?
ANSWER ✔✔ Limit setting
The nurse teaches the parents of an autistic child how to implement structure in the home. Which
is an example of structure by the parents?
ANSWER ✔✔ Administering the child's medication every day after breakfast.
Which nursing diagnosis for the patient with ASD holds the highest priority for the nurse?
ANSWER ✔✔ Risk for self-mutilation
The nurse is providing care for a child with ASD. The nurse rewards the child for following
directions with stickers of the child's favorite cartoon character. Which goal of the treatment plan
does this action best support?
ANSWER ✔✔ Encourage concepts of identity, body image, and self-esteem
WELL STRUCTURED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED BY EXPERT |
2025\2026 UPDATE
Which symptom in an infant may be most indicative of ASD?
ANSWER ✔✔ Lack of eye contact
Which statement regarding ASD etiology and epidemiology is true?
ANSWER ✔✔ Autism is more prevalent in boys than girls.
Which communication problems are common in patients with ASD?
ANSWER ✔✔ Speaking in a monotone voice
Using a sing-song pitch and rhythm
Repeating song lyrics out of context during a conversation
A patient with ASD is demonstrating tantrums, self-injurious behavior, and aggression. Which
medication would the nurse anticipate administering?
ANSWER ✔✔ Risperidone
The nurse informs an adolescent autistic patient that the use of cell phones is not permitted
during the nursing assessment. Which social development skill is the nurse exhibiting?
ANSWER ✔✔ Limit setting
The nurse teaches the parents of an autistic child how to implement structure in the home. Which
is an example of structure by the parents?
ANSWER ✔✔ Administering the child's medication every day after breakfast.
Which nursing diagnosis for the patient with ASD holds the highest priority for the nurse?
ANSWER ✔✔ Risk for self-mutilation
The nurse is providing care for a child with ASD. The nurse rewards the child for following
directions with stickers of the child's favorite cartoon character. Which goal of the treatment plan
does this action best support?
ANSWER ✔✔ Encourage concepts of identity, body image, and self-esteem
