1. What is the estimated overall prevalence of ASD in the US population, according to the CDC?

   1. 10%

   2. 1 in 68 (this is the prevalence among children, but not the full population)

   3. 1%        <-- CORRECT

   4. 100,000

2. Individuals on the autism spectrum are more likely to ______ than their typical counterparts

   1. Have epilepsy, hypertension, anxiety, and depression <-- CORRECT

   2. Smoke

   3. Eat healthy

   4. Obtain preventative healthcare

   5. Use ambulatory instead of emergency care

3. The triad of impairments includes (select all that apply)

   1. Communication <-- CORRECT

   2. Social                   <-- CORRECT

   3. Gross motor

   4. Imagination       <-- CORRECT

   5. Memory

   6. Fine motor

4. Challenges with theory of mind mean

   1. Difficulties organizing thoughts and processes

   2. Difficulties seeing things from someone else’s perspective <-- CORRECT

   3. Difficulties finding words to express oneself

   4. Difficulties processing incoming language

5. Differences in sensory processing include:

   1. Difficulties organizing thoughts

   2. Difficulties seeing things from someone else’s perspective

   3. Aversions or attractions to lights, sounds, touch, vestibular, proprioceptive, etc. <-- CORRECT

   4. Difficulties in intellectual ability

6. Why is it important to analyze/investigate unusual behaviors?

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___Behaviors should be seen as a method of communication. Getting to the root cause of the behavior is key to helping the client.  Changes in behavior can indicate things like pain, hunger, sleepiness, sensory issues, etc. _______

 

7. Important accommodations for autistic individuals in healthcare include [select all that apply]

1. Use of concrete/literal language                   <-- CORRECT

2. Limiting visitors/caregiver involvement

3. Monitoring environmental sensory input   <-- CORRECT

4. Giving lengthy verbal explanations

5. Maintaining close body proximity

6. Using social narratives or video modeling  <-- CORRECT

7. Extra time and patience                                  <-- CORRECT

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8. Rewrite the following statement into more concrete language: “I just need to grab this vital sign; it will take me a second”

 

Example: "I will check your blood pressure using this cuff."

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9. The Incredible 5-point scale is primarily used to:

1. assess the patient’s level of consciousness

2. assess/communicate the caregiver’s frustration with the patient

3. assess/communicate an individual’s emotional regulation                <-- CORRECT

4. assess/communicate an individual’s ability to process verbal language

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10. List a minimum of 3 ways you can help accommodate patients on the autism spectrum in your own clinical environment

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Examples:

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Allow caregivers to remain, if patient desires

Provide developmentally appropriate teaching

Provide sunglasses when bright lights are needed

Minimize alarms/ audio interruptions

Write the day's schedule on the white board

Arrange for a quiet waiting area

Provide warnings before transitions

Use visual aids

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