Exam 21: The Child with Cognitive, Sensory, or Communication Impairment

MATCHING Match the type of visual impairment to its definition. -Ability to see objects clearly at close range but not at a distance

The nurse should plan which actions to assist the stuttering child? (Select all that apply.)

A child has a slight (26-40 dB) degree of hearing loss. The nurse recognizes this amount of hearing loss can have what effect? (Select all that apply.)

A 2-week-old infant with Down syndrome is being seen in the clinic. His mother tells the nurse that he is difficult to hold, that "he's like a rag doll. He doesn't cuddle up to me like my other babies did." What is the nurse's best interpretation of this lack of clinging or molding?

The nurse understands that which gestational disorders can cause a cognitive impairment in the newborn? (Select all that apply.)

What technique facilitates lip reading by a hearing-impaired child?

The nurse is teaching parents of a child with cataracts about the upcoming treatment. The nurse should give the parents what information about the treatment of cataracts?

The school nurse is caring for a child with a penetrating eye injury. Emergency treatment includes what intervention?

MATCHING Match the type of visual impairment to its definition. -Different refractive strength in each eye

MATCHING Match the type of visual impairment to its definition. -Ability to see objects at a distance but not at a close range

What risk factors can cause a sensorineural hearing impairment in an infant? (Select all that apply.)

The community nurse is planning prevention measures designed to avoid conditions that can cause cognitive impairment. Taking folic acid supplements during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects is which type of prevention strategy?

The nurse is teaching a preschool child with a cognitive impairment how to throw a ball overhand. What teaching strategy should the nurse use for this child?

What observation in a child should indicate the need for a referral to a specialist regarding a communication impairment?

The nurse is discussing sexuality with the parents of an adolescent girl who has a moderate cognitive impairment. What factor should the nurse consider when dealing with this issue?

Many of the clinical features of Down syndrome present challenges to caregivers. Based on these features, what intervention should be included in the child's care?

The nurse is counseling a pregnant 35-year-old woman about estimated risk of Down syndrome. What is the estimated risk for a woman who is 35 years of age?

What description applies to fragile X syndrome?

What intervention should be included in the nursing care of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

The mother of a young child with cognitive impairment asks for suggestions about how to teach her child to use a spoon for eating. The nurse should make which recommendation?