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What is the estimated overall prevalence of ASD in the US population, according to the CDC?
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10%
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1 in 68 (this is the prevalence among children, but not the full population)
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1% <-- CORRECT
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100,000
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Individuals on the autism spectrum are more likely to ______ than their typical counterparts
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Have epilepsy, hypertension, anxiety, and depression <-- CORRECT
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Smoke
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Eat healthy
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Obtain preventative healthcare
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Use ambulatory instead of emergency care
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The triad of impairments includes (select all that apply)
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Communication <-- CORRECT
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Social <-- CORRECT
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Gross motor
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Imagination <-- CORRECT
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Memory
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Fine motor
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Challenges with theory of mind mean
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Difficulties organizing thoughts and processes
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Difficulties seeing things from someone else’s perspective <-- CORRECT
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Difficulties finding words to express oneself
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Difficulties processing incoming language
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Differences in sensory processing include:
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Difficulties organizing thoughts
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Difficulties seeing things from someone else’s perspective
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Aversions or attractions to lights, sounds, touch, vestibular, proprioceptive, etc. <-- CORRECT
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Difficulties in intellectual ability
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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]
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Use of concrete/literal language <-- CORRECT
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Limiting visitors/caregiver involvement
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Monitoring environmental sensory input <-- CORRECT
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Giving lengthy verbal explanations
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Maintaining close body proximity
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Using social narratives or video modeling <-- CORRECT
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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:
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assess the patient’s level of consciousness
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assess/communicate the caregiver’s frustration with the patient
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assess/communicate an individual’s emotional regulation <-- CORRECT
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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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