Which characteristics are associated with the diagnosis of mental retardation?
a) brain damage and lack of responsibility
b) below average intelligence and normal adaptive functioning
c) normal intelligence and below average adaptive functioning
d) below average intelligence and below average adaptive functioning
d
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a. representative b. specific c. cross-sectional d. easily measured
The "Living Will" is an instrument that reflects a passive euthanasia perspective
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Practice of motor skills helps the brain
A) grow extra synapses in the occipital lobe. B) prune ineffective synapses. C) overcome infantile amnesia. D) develop compulsive compliance.
As a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, you understand that a total score of 9 on the Apgar test indicates that a newborn
A) is doing fine and does not need close monitoring. B) experienced anoxia during labor and delivery. C) may have some potential problems and needs to be monitored carefully. D) is at serious risk and immediate action needs to be taken to help.