MSN 610 Module 2 Quiz 2- mental health/neuro 2024 | Actual Questions and
Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+)
Describe intellectual disability Answer✔✔Developmental cognitive or intellectual deficit that begins
before 18yrs of age with accompanying deficits in adaptive behavior, academic performance, and
adaptive functioning
Examples of intellectual disability? Answer✔✔- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- serious brain insult
- genetic disorders
- genetic link
- structural brain defects
Describe ADHD ... what are its qualities? Answer✔✔- A neurobehavioral problem of impaired attention
and hyperactive behavior
- Genetic component
- Dopamine transport and reception disorder
Describe autism ... what are some of its qualities? Answer✔✔- Pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder
of unknown cause
- Wide spectrum of disorders- asberger, pervasive developmental disorder otherwise not specified
- Strong genetic influence that inactivates areas of the genome that affect early brain development,
potential intrauterine toxic insults leading to inadequate growth of frontal, temporal, cerebellar and
limbic areas
S/sx of autism Answer✔✔No eye contact
- Points to objects
- Resists being held or touched
- Odd and repetitive behaviors
- Impaired social interaction
- Lacks awareness of others
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