Exam 22: Autism

A client with ASD is found to have alteration of the serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4),which causes elevation of serotonin levels.The nurse would expect which other potential effects from this alteration?

An epidemiologist is tracking new cases of ASD in a rural area.Which characteristics must be in place for these numbers to be valid?

A child has been diagnosed with fragile X syndrome (FXS).Which information should the nurse include when discussing this disorder with the parents?

The nurse is participating in a study focused on early identification of ASD.The nurse would include a child in this study based on which assessment findings?

One of a pair of twins is diagnosed with ASD.If this case follows research predictions,what is the probability that the other twin will also develop ASD?

The nurse has been asked to draw several blood samples from a child with the diagnosis of autism.Which question reveals that this nurse is practicing in an ethical manner?

A 4-year-old has been diagnosed with seizure disorder,and the health care provider suspects the client may also be autistic.What should the nurse have the parents observe for in this client?

The nurse who is aware of the results of the CHARGE study and who plans to have children would likely make which personal choices?

The nurse is conducting a family interview after a child is diagnosed with ASD.The nurse would interpret which behavior as pertinent to this diagnosis?

The nurse is leading a discussion about autism with a group of elementary school teachers.One teacher says,"I did not have an autistic child in my classroom for the first 10 years that I taught.I have had six children with autism in the last four years." How should the nurse respond?

A family has been told that their child may have autism spectrum disorder.The nurse explains that this diagnosis is made by which method?

A research study on the risk of developing autism does not include dissemination of the results to the participants.The nurse who is asked to participate in this study should take which most important action?

The nurse is collecting the family history of a child recently diagnosed with ASD.Which finding would the nurse flag as potentially significant?

A parent states,"I think my child may be autistic.Where can I take him for genetic testing to find out?" How should the nurse respond?