The Nurse Could Best Describe an Individual with Attention Deficit

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse could best describe an individual with attention deficit disorder (ADD) by stating that the individual

• A) has a lower-than-average IQ.
• B) is able to organize and follow through without difficulty.
• C) has an undependable memory and learning system.
• D) is emotionally stable and attentive to tasks.

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Definitions:

Internalization

The psychological process by which individuals adopt and integrate the beliefs, standards, or behaviors of others into their own personal value system.

Nonresponsive Arousal

A state where an individual exhibits physiological signs of arousal without responding to external stimuli or showing conscious awareness.

Time-Out

A disciplinary technique in which for a short span of time a child is required to discontinue his involvement in ongoing activities to quietly sit somewhere apart. This technique involves mild power assertion and is suitable for use with toddlers and preschoolers.