Maryville NUR 663 Exam 3, Autism, End Of Life,
Personality, ADHD – Questions & Solutions
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
1. What is the primary characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
A) Intellectual disability
B) Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across
multiple contexts
C) A specific language impairment
D) Lack of emotional attachment to parents
2. A key diagnostic feature of ASD includes restricted, repetitive patterns of
behavior, interests, or activities. Which of the following is an example?
A) Hyperactivity
B) Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech
C) Tantrums when told "no"
D) Preference for sweet foods
3. When do symptoms of ASD typically become noticeable?
A) In late adolescence
B) In early adulthood
C) In the early developmental period
D) After a traumatic event
4. A 4-year-old child lines up their toy cars in the same precise order every day
and becomes extremely distressed if the sequence is altered. This behavior is
best described as:
A) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
B) Insistence on sameness and inflexible adherence to routines
C) Normal toddler behavior
D) A sensory seeking behavior
,5. From a neurodiversity perspective, how is ASD increasingly being viewed?
A) As a disease to be cured
B) As a mental illness caused by poor parenting
C) As a different way of experiencing the world, not a deficit
D) As a learning disability
6. Which of the following is a common co-occurring condition with ASD?
A) Rheumatoid Arthritis
B) Hypertension
C) Anxiety Disorders
D) Type 1 Diabetes
7. A teenager with ASD has exceptional skills in memorizing and recalling train
schedules but struggles with conversational turn-taking. This is an example of:
A) Echolalia
B) A savant syndrome
C) Hyperlexia
D) Social pragmatism
8. What is a primary goal of early intervention for a child with ASD?
A) To cure the autism
B) To improve social, communication, and functional skills
C) To prepare the child for institutionalization
D) To focus exclusively on academic achievement
9. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic approach often used for ASD
that focuses on:
A) Uncovering unconscious conflicts from childhood
B) Using medications to manage symptoms
C) Increasing desirable behaviors and reducing harmful ones through
reinforcement
D) Providing a non-structured, free-play environment
10. A child with ASD covers their ears and rocks back and forth in a noisy grocery
store. The nurse recognizes this as likely being related to:
, A) A seizure disorder
B) Sensory over-responsivity
C) Attention-seeking behavior
D) A food allergy
11. What is echolalia?
A) A sleep disorder
B) The immediate or delayed repetition of words or phrases spoken by others
C) A type of self-injurious behavior
D) An intense interest in a specific topic
12. When providing patient education to the parents of a newly diagnosed child
with ASD, the nurse should emphasize:
A) The cause is likely due to childhood vaccines.
B) The prognosis is poor and the child will never be independent.
C) Early, intensive intervention is key, and strengths should be celebrated.
D) There is a specific medication that will treat all the core symptoms.
13. In an educational setting, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a
student with ASD is designed to:
A) Provide the exact same curriculum as all other students.
B) Outline tailored educational goals and support services.
C) Segregate the student from neurotypical peers.
D) Focus solely on behavioral management.
14. A core challenge in ASD that affects the ability to understand another
person's thoughts, feelings, and intentions is known as:
A) Executive dysfunction
B) Central coherence
C) Theory of Mind deficit
D) Alexithymia
15. Which statement by a parent indicates a good understanding of their child's
ASD?
A) "I will punish him every time he flaps his hands to stop the behavior."
Personality, ADHD – Questions & Solutions
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
1. What is the primary characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
A) Intellectual disability
B) Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across
multiple contexts
C) A specific language impairment
D) Lack of emotional attachment to parents
2. A key diagnostic feature of ASD includes restricted, repetitive patterns of
behavior, interests, or activities. Which of the following is an example?
A) Hyperactivity
B) Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech
C) Tantrums when told "no"
D) Preference for sweet foods
3. When do symptoms of ASD typically become noticeable?
A) In late adolescence
B) In early adulthood
C) In the early developmental period
D) After a traumatic event
4. A 4-year-old child lines up their toy cars in the same precise order every day
and becomes extremely distressed if the sequence is altered. This behavior is
best described as:
A) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
B) Insistence on sameness and inflexible adherence to routines
C) Normal toddler behavior
D) A sensory seeking behavior
,5. From a neurodiversity perspective, how is ASD increasingly being viewed?
A) As a disease to be cured
B) As a mental illness caused by poor parenting
C) As a different way of experiencing the world, not a deficit
D) As a learning disability
6. Which of the following is a common co-occurring condition with ASD?
A) Rheumatoid Arthritis
B) Hypertension
C) Anxiety Disorders
D) Type 1 Diabetes
7. A teenager with ASD has exceptional skills in memorizing and recalling train
schedules but struggles with conversational turn-taking. This is an example of:
A) Echolalia
B) A savant syndrome
C) Hyperlexia
D) Social pragmatism
8. What is a primary goal of early intervention for a child with ASD?
A) To cure the autism
B) To improve social, communication, and functional skills
C) To prepare the child for institutionalization
D) To focus exclusively on academic achievement
9. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic approach often used for ASD
that focuses on:
A) Uncovering unconscious conflicts from childhood
B) Using medications to manage symptoms
C) Increasing desirable behaviors and reducing harmful ones through
reinforcement
D) Providing a non-structured, free-play environment
10. A child with ASD covers their ears and rocks back and forth in a noisy grocery
store. The nurse recognizes this as likely being related to:
, A) A seizure disorder
B) Sensory over-responsivity
C) Attention-seeking behavior
D) A food allergy
11. What is echolalia?
A) A sleep disorder
B) The immediate or delayed repetition of words or phrases spoken by others
C) A type of self-injurious behavior
D) An intense interest in a specific topic
12. When providing patient education to the parents of a newly diagnosed child
with ASD, the nurse should emphasize:
A) The cause is likely due to childhood vaccines.
B) The prognosis is poor and the child will never be independent.
C) Early, intensive intervention is key, and strengths should be celebrated.
D) There is a specific medication that will treat all the core symptoms.
13. In an educational setting, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a
student with ASD is designed to:
A) Provide the exact same curriculum as all other students.
B) Outline tailored educational goals and support services.
C) Segregate the student from neurotypical peers.
D) Focus solely on behavioral management.
14. A core challenge in ASD that affects the ability to understand another
person's thoughts, feelings, and intentions is known as:
A) Executive dysfunction
B) Central coherence
C) Theory of Mind deficit
D) Alexithymia
15. Which statement by a parent indicates a good understanding of their child's
ASD?
A) "I will punish him every time he flaps his hands to stop the behavior."
