NR 606 Final Exam Graded A; Chamberlain
What ADHD symptoms are lack of attention to detail, careless mistakes, not listening, losing things
diverting attention, forgetfulness Ans✔- Selective attention
What ADHD symptoms are poor problem solving, trouble completing a task, disorganization, trouble
sustaining mental effort Ans✔- Lack of sustained attention
What ADHD symptoms are excessive talking, blurting things out, not waiting ones turn, interrupting
Ans✔- Impulsivity
What ADHD symptoms are fidgeting, leaving ones seat, running, climbing, trouble playing quietly
Ans✔- Hyperactivity
What ADHD symptom is common in childhood Ans✔- hyperactivity
Effects of maturation ADHD- young kids may experience Ans✔- DD, bx less mature than peers
Effects of maturation ADHD- teens Ans✔- poor academic performance, trouble driving, trouble in social
situations, risky sexual bx, SUD
Effects of maturation ADHD- Adult Ans✔- Issues with EF, attention, working memory, that cause issues
with day to day fnx and performance at work and in relationships
Dx criteria for ADHD
How many s/s
How long
How many settings Ans✔- Pattern of 6 s/s that interfere with fnx/development,
6 months or longer
Present in 2 or more settings