A Nurse in a Pediatrician's Office Is Instructing the New

question 119

Multiple Choice

A nurse in a pediatrician's office is instructing the new assistant.Together,they review files in order to help the assistant become familiar with the job and the terminology.When they review one file,they see the word "anoxia." What can they conclude about the child based on the inclusion of this term in his file?

• A)The baby suffered oxygen deprivation and may have intellectual disabilities.
• B)The child prefers to play by himself rather than in social groups.
• C)The child has not developed language at the same rate as other children of his age.
• D)The baby has a rare genetic disorder that predisposes him to develop behavioral difficulties.

Understand the impact of cultural and societal influences on the perception and diagnosis of mental disorders.

Recognize the significance of objective and projective tests in psychological assessment.

Understand the criteria and processes involved in diagnosing psychological disorders.

Identify and describe various psychological assessment tools and their purposes.

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