NSG 2400 Exam 2 Wilson Questions With
Correct Answers
When should a child diagnosed with cognitive impairment be referred for
stimulation
and educational programs?
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 - ANSWER
ANS: A
The child's education should begin as soon as possible. Considerable evidence
exists
that early-intervention programs for children with disabilities are valuable for
cognitively
impaired children. The early intervention may facilitate the child's development
of communication skills. States are encouraged to provide early-intervention
programs
from birth under Public Law 101-476, the Individuals with Disabilities Act.
What is the major consideration when selecting toys for a child who is
cognitively impaired?
a. Safety
b. Age appropriateness
c. Ability to provide exercise
d. Ability to teach useful skills - ANSWER ANS: A
Safety is the primary concern in selecting recreational and exercise activities
for all
children. This is especially true for children who are cognitively impaired. Age
appropriateness, the ability to provide exercise, and the ability to teach useful
skills are
all factors to consider in the selection of toys, but safety is of paramount
importance.
Which intervention is focused on facilitating socialization of the cognitively
impaired child?
a. Provide age-appropriate toys and play activities.
b. Provide peer experiences such as Special Olympics when older.
, c. Avoid exposure to strangers who may not understand cognitive development.
d. Emphasize mastery of physical skills because they are delayed more often
than verbal skills. - ANSWER ANS: B
The acquisition of social skills is a complex task. Children of all ages need peer
relationships. Parents should enroll the child in preschool. When older, the child
should
have peer experiences similar to other children, such as group outings, Boy or
Girl
Scouts, and Special Olympics. Providing age-appropriate toys and play
activities is
important, but peer interactions will facilitate social development. Parents
should expose
the child to strangers so the child can practice social skills. Verbal skills are
delayed
more than physical skills.
A parent whose child has been diagnosed with a cognitive deficit should be
counseled
about what fact related to intellectual impairment?
a. Is usually due to a genetic defect.
b. Is likely caused by a variety of factors.
c. Is rarely due to first-trimester events.
d. Is usually caused by parental intellectual impairment. - ANSWER ANS: B
There are a multitude of causes for intellectual impairment. In most cases, a
specific
cause has not been identified. Only a small percentage of children with
intellectual
impairment are affected by a genetic defect. One third of children with
intellectual
impairment are affected by first-trimester events. Intellectual impairment can be
transmitted to a child only if the parent has a genetic disorder.
The Glasgow Coma Scale consists of an assessment of what functions?
1. Pupil reactivity and motor response
2. Eye opening and verbal and motor responses
3. Level of consciousness and verbal response
4. Intracranial pressure (ICP) and level of consciousness - ANSWER ANS: 2
The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses eye opening and verbal and motor
responses.
Pupil reactivity is not a part of the Glasgow Coma Scale but is included in the
pediatric
coma scale. Level of consciousness and ICP are not part of the Glasgow Coma
Scale.
Correct Answers
When should a child diagnosed with cognitive impairment be referred for
stimulation
and educational programs?
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 - ANSWER
ANS: A
The child's education should begin as soon as possible. Considerable evidence
exists
that early-intervention programs for children with disabilities are valuable for
cognitively
impaired children. The early intervention may facilitate the child's development
of communication skills. States are encouraged to provide early-intervention
programs
from birth under Public Law 101-476, the Individuals with Disabilities Act.
What is the major consideration when selecting toys for a child who is
cognitively impaired?
a. Safety
b. Age appropriateness
c. Ability to provide exercise
d. Ability to teach useful skills - ANSWER ANS: A
Safety is the primary concern in selecting recreational and exercise activities
for all
children. This is especially true for children who are cognitively impaired. Age
appropriateness, the ability to provide exercise, and the ability to teach useful
skills are
all factors to consider in the selection of toys, but safety is of paramount
importance.
Which intervention is focused on facilitating socialization of the cognitively
impaired child?
a. Provide age-appropriate toys and play activities.
b. Provide peer experiences such as Special Olympics when older.
, c. Avoid exposure to strangers who may not understand cognitive development.
d. Emphasize mastery of physical skills because they are delayed more often
than verbal skills. - ANSWER ANS: B
The acquisition of social skills is a complex task. Children of all ages need peer
relationships. Parents should enroll the child in preschool. When older, the child
should
have peer experiences similar to other children, such as group outings, Boy or
Girl
Scouts, and Special Olympics. Providing age-appropriate toys and play
activities is
important, but peer interactions will facilitate social development. Parents
should expose
the child to strangers so the child can practice social skills. Verbal skills are
delayed
more than physical skills.
A parent whose child has been diagnosed with a cognitive deficit should be
counseled
about what fact related to intellectual impairment?
a. Is usually due to a genetic defect.
b. Is likely caused by a variety of factors.
c. Is rarely due to first-trimester events.
d. Is usually caused by parental intellectual impairment. - ANSWER ANS: B
There are a multitude of causes for intellectual impairment. In most cases, a
specific
cause has not been identified. Only a small percentage of children with
intellectual
impairment are affected by a genetic defect. One third of children with
intellectual
impairment are affected by first-trimester events. Intellectual impairment can be
transmitted to a child only if the parent has a genetic disorder.
The Glasgow Coma Scale consists of an assessment of what functions?
1. Pupil reactivity and motor response
2. Eye opening and verbal and motor responses
3. Level of consciousness and verbal response
4. Intracranial pressure (ICP) and level of consciousness - ANSWER ANS: 2
The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses eye opening and verbal and motor
responses.
Pupil reactivity is not a part of the Glasgow Coma Scale but is included in the
pediatric
coma scale. Level of consciousness and ICP are not part of the Glasgow Coma
Scale.
