NUR 384 Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are developmental norms? - correct answer the average age at which various
behaviors and abilities are expected to be displayed
Developmental norms can be used to... - correct answer determine a child's
developmental progress in relation to their peers/expected outcomes
Neurodevelopmental disorders - correct answer autism spectrum disorder (asd)
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)
Intellectual disability disorder
What is asd? - correct answer developmental disorder that affects an individual's
communication and behavior
When is asd diagnosed? - correct answer at any age
When does asd usually appear? - correct answer in the first 2 years of life
What % of children in the us have asd? - correct answer 2.3%
What are the characteristics of asd? - correct answer difficulty
communicating/interacting with others
Restricted interests
Repetitive behaviors
Symptoms that hurt the person's ability to function properly in school, work, other areas of
life
Why is asd a spectrum? - correct answer there is a wide variation in the type and
severity of symptoms
Asd is a ____ disorder, yet there are _____ and _____ that can improve a person's symptoms
and ability to function - correct answer lifelong;
Treatments;
,Services
What are the signs and symptoms of asd? - correct answer making little/inconsistent
eye contact
Not looking at/listening to others
Rarely sharing enjoyment of objects/activities by pointing/showing
Slow/fail to respond
Difficulty w/ back and forth convos
Talking at length about favorite subject without realizing others are not interested
Facial expressions/movements/gestures that do not match what is being said
Flat or robot-like tone of voice
Trouble understand other's point of view
Trouble understanding other's actions
What are some restricted interests or repetitive behaviors of those with asd? - correct
answer echolalia
Lasting, intense interest in certain topics (numbers, facts, etc)
Overly focused interests
Upset by slight changes in routine
More or less sensitive than others to sensory input
Echolalia - correct answer automatic and immediate repetition of what others say
Examples of sensory input - correct answer noise
Clothing
Temperature
, What are the strengths of asd? - correct answer able to learn things in detail
Remember information for long periods of time
Strong visual and auditory learning
Excel in math, science, music, and art
Etiology of asd - correct answer genes act together with influences from the
environment to affect development in ways that lead to asd
Risk factors for asd - correct answer sibling with asd
Older parents at birth
Genetic conditions
Very low birth weight
What genetic conditions are risk factors for asd? - correct answer down syndrome
Fragile x syndrome
What is the goal of asd treatment? - correct answer reduce symptoms that interfere with
daily functioning and quality of life
Functional levels of autism - correct answer level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1 - correct answer some support needed
(social interaction and change is difficult)
Level 2 - correct answer more support is needed
(repetitive behavior, no social engagement)
Level 3 - correct answer major support needed
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are developmental norms? - correct answer the average age at which various
behaviors and abilities are expected to be displayed
Developmental norms can be used to... - correct answer determine a child's
developmental progress in relation to their peers/expected outcomes
Neurodevelopmental disorders - correct answer autism spectrum disorder (asd)
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)
Intellectual disability disorder
What is asd? - correct answer developmental disorder that affects an individual's
communication and behavior
When is asd diagnosed? - correct answer at any age
When does asd usually appear? - correct answer in the first 2 years of life
What % of children in the us have asd? - correct answer 2.3%
What are the characteristics of asd? - correct answer difficulty
communicating/interacting with others
Restricted interests
Repetitive behaviors
Symptoms that hurt the person's ability to function properly in school, work, other areas of
life
Why is asd a spectrum? - correct answer there is a wide variation in the type and
severity of symptoms
Asd is a ____ disorder, yet there are _____ and _____ that can improve a person's symptoms
and ability to function - correct answer lifelong;
Treatments;
,Services
What are the signs and symptoms of asd? - correct answer making little/inconsistent
eye contact
Not looking at/listening to others
Rarely sharing enjoyment of objects/activities by pointing/showing
Slow/fail to respond
Difficulty w/ back and forth convos
Talking at length about favorite subject without realizing others are not interested
Facial expressions/movements/gestures that do not match what is being said
Flat or robot-like tone of voice
Trouble understand other's point of view
Trouble understanding other's actions
What are some restricted interests or repetitive behaviors of those with asd? - correct
answer echolalia
Lasting, intense interest in certain topics (numbers, facts, etc)
Overly focused interests
Upset by slight changes in routine
More or less sensitive than others to sensory input
Echolalia - correct answer automatic and immediate repetition of what others say
Examples of sensory input - correct answer noise
Clothing
Temperature
, What are the strengths of asd? - correct answer able to learn things in detail
Remember information for long periods of time
Strong visual and auditory learning
Excel in math, science, music, and art
Etiology of asd - correct answer genes act together with influences from the
environment to affect development in ways that lead to asd
Risk factors for asd - correct answer sibling with asd
Older parents at birth
Genetic conditions
Very low birth weight
What genetic conditions are risk factors for asd? - correct answer down syndrome
Fragile x syndrome
What is the goal of asd treatment? - correct answer reduce symptoms that interfere with
daily functioning and quality of life
Functional levels of autism - correct answer level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1 - correct answer some support needed
(social interaction and change is difficult)
Level 2 - correct answer more support is needed
(repetitive behavior, no social engagement)
Level 3 - correct answer major support needed
