Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Exam with all Correct
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The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The client's
mother asks the nurse about medications that may be prescribed for ASD. Which medication will not
be included in the teaching session? ✔Correct Answer-stimulant agents, SSRIs, and mood
stabilizers are used.
antipyretics are NOT
The nurse is preparing to complete a physical examination for a pediatric client diagnosed with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which assessment is appropriate for this client? ✔Correct
Answer-Performing a developmental screening
The nurse is providing care to a hospitalized child who is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Which intervention is appropriate for this child? ✔Correct Answer-Incorporating rituals used at
home in the hospital environment
The home care nurse is performing a visit to a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to include in the treatment plan for this family?
✔Correct Answer-Providing appropriate education regarding what to expect for the child
A nurse is assessing an adult client with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which characteristic of
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not likely to be problematic for this client? ✔Correct Answer-
Language skills and sentence formation
The nurse is caring for a family whose son was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD). The family wants to know which treatment options are available for their son. Which option is
not a goal of collaborative therapy for a child with ASD? ✔Correct Answer-Behavior modification
through electroconvulsive therapy
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child for symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which
assessment finding does not support the diagnosis of ASD? ✔Correct Answer-Comprehends
language well beyond the complexity of age
The nurse is providing care for a toddler client being seen in the clinic for an upper respiratory
infection. After assessing the child the nurse suspects that he may have autism spectrum disorder
(ASD). Which behaviors did the nurse note during the assessment? ✔Correct Answer-Having a
tantrum when touched by the healthcare provider
Which foods should be avoided when a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is being treated
with a gluten- and casein-free diet? ✔Correct Answer-milk, cheese, grain
Which resource will the healthcare provider use to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
✔Correct Answer-American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders
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The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The client's
mother asks the nurse about medications that may be prescribed for ASD. Which medication will not
be included in the teaching session? ✔Correct Answer-stimulant agents, SSRIs, and mood
stabilizers are used.
antipyretics are NOT
The nurse is preparing to complete a physical examination for a pediatric client diagnosed with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which assessment is appropriate for this client? ✔Correct
Answer-Performing a developmental screening
The nurse is providing care to a hospitalized child who is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Which intervention is appropriate for this child? ✔Correct Answer-Incorporating rituals used at
home in the hospital environment
The home care nurse is performing a visit to a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to include in the treatment plan for this family?
✔Correct Answer-Providing appropriate education regarding what to expect for the child
A nurse is assessing an adult client with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which characteristic of
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not likely to be problematic for this client? ✔Correct Answer-
Language skills and sentence formation
The nurse is caring for a family whose son was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD). The family wants to know which treatment options are available for their son. Which option is
not a goal of collaborative therapy for a child with ASD? ✔Correct Answer-Behavior modification
through electroconvulsive therapy
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child for symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which
assessment finding does not support the diagnosis of ASD? ✔Correct Answer-Comprehends
language well beyond the complexity of age
The nurse is providing care for a toddler client being seen in the clinic for an upper respiratory
infection. After assessing the child the nurse suspects that he may have autism spectrum disorder
(ASD). Which behaviors did the nurse note during the assessment? ✔Correct Answer-Having a
tantrum when touched by the healthcare provider
Which foods should be avoided when a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is being treated
with a gluten- and casein-free diet? ✔Correct Answer-milk, cheese, grain
Which resource will the healthcare provider use to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
✔Correct Answer-American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders
