What is the major criterion for diagnosing a child as cognitively impaired?
a. An IQ of 75 or less
b. Subaverage functioning
c. An IQ of 70 or less
d. Onset before 18
ANS: C
Cognitive impairment is based upon IQs from 20 to 70.
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A) "I find it's best to study the easy subjects first and then the hard subjects." B) "In order to be efficient, I always try to do my studying as fast as I can." C) "I don't take a break until I've finished everything that I have to study." D) "I try to schedule my studying ahead of time so that I get everything done."
A nurse is closely monitoring a patient who has recently been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. What assessment finding would signal an impending rupture of the patient's aneurysm?
A) Sudden increase in blood pressure and a decrease in heart rate B) Cessation of pulsating in an aneurysm that has previously been pulsating visibly C) Sudden onset of severe back or abdominal pain D) New onset of hemoptysis
Which of the following assessment findings in an older adult client does the nurse associate with the normal aging process? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Increased systolic blood pressure 2. Increased muscle tone 3. Decreased cardiac output 4. Increased vital capacity 5. Decreased renal function
Which international organizations develop terminology? (Select all that apply.)
a. International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) b. International Council of Nurses (ICN) c. World Health Organization (WHO) d. International Health Terminology Standards Development Organization (IHTSDO)