Cognitive Impairment
What is the broad term used to describe any type of intellectual disability?
Cognitive Impairment.
What is the range of severity for hearing impairment?
From slight to profound.
What classification encompasses both partial sight and legal blindness?
Visual Impairment.
True or False: Nurses should assist families in adjusting to the future care needs of children with cognitive or sensory impairments.
True.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are described as a complex set of what kind of disorders?
Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Name one factor that cognitive impairment affects in a child.
Intellectual functioning, developmental status, learning capacity, or adaptive functioning.
What is one of the therapeutic management strategies for hearing impairment?
Lip reading, sign language, cued speech, or speech-language therapy.
What are the classifications for visual impairment?
Partial visual impairment and severe permanent visual impairment.
What type of communication methods can be provided for children with cognitive impairments?
Sign language, iPad communication tools, or other assistive devices.
What is the known etiology (cause) of ASDs?
Unknown.
What types of assessments are used to diagnose cognitive impairment?
Developmental assessments and learning ability assessments.
What are the two types of hearing loss?
Conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss.
What is one possible cause of visual impairment in children?
Trauma, infections, or congenital factors such as maternal infections.
Name one key component of caring for a child with sensory impairment during hospitalization.
Promoting development, socialization, or providing assistive aids for communication.
True or False: There is evidence linking vaccines to the development of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
False. No evidence links vaccines to ASDs.
Name one key area of nursing care for children with cognitive impairment.
Educating the child and family, teaching self-care skills, promoting optimal development, etc.
What is a key role of nurses in the care of children with hearing impairment?
Supporting the child and family, promoting socialization, or preventing further hearing impairment.
What is one of the primary goals of nursing care for children with visual impairment?
Promoting parent-child attachment, promoting optimal development, or preventing further visual impairment.
What should nurses encourage in children with cognitive or sensory impairments to promote socialization?
Play and exercise.
ASDs have a high recurrence within what?
Families.
What is one important topic to discuss with families regarding children with cognitive impairment?
Sexuality, risk for sexual abuse, menstruation suppression options, or family planning options.
Name a potential etiology (cause) for hearing impairment.
Congenital causes, infections, or trauma.
Name one specific nursing intervention to assist children with visual impairment during hospitali
Promoting independence, supporting socialization, or assisting in education and developmental activities.
In addition to teaching self-care skills, what other aspect of daily life should nurses help children with cognitive impairments to develop?
Discipline and communication skills.
Name two potential challenges children with ASDs may face that require nursing support.
Communication difficulties and social isolation.