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Chapter 9: Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
Multiple Choice
1. Maria’s teacher has been concerned about her academic performance because she has difficulty initiating a task, and when she does, she isn’t able to stay focused and complete the task. Maria’s teacher indicates she has not noticed any restlessness or fidgeting. Which subtype of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does this best describe?
a. Predominantly inattentive (ADHD-I)
b. Predominantly hyperactivity-impulsive (ADHD-HI)
c. Combined type (ADHD-C)
d. Unipolar type (ADHD-U)
Topic: DSM-5 Criteria
LO: 9.1
2. Pedro has been having difficulty concentrating in class; in addition, he has also been demonstrating difficulty sitting still. He is often in and out of his seat, requiring the teacher to set numerous limits on him throughout the day. Because of this behavior, Pedro has been falling further behind academically and his teacher is concerned about his ability to succeed in the classroom. Which subtype of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does this best describe?
a. Predominantly inattentive (ADHD-I)
b. Predominantly hyperactivity-impulsive (ADHD-HI)
c. Combined type (ADHD-C)
d. Unipolar type (ADHD-U)
Topic: DSM-5 Criteria
LO: 9.1
3. As children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) transition to adolescence, which behaviors are they most susceptible to because of their desire to be part of a social group?
a. Antisocial behaviors and addiction
b. Social difficulties
c. Disorganization
d. Vocational difficulties
Topic: ADHD Across the Life Span
LO: 9.2
4. You are a school-based practitioner who has been seeing George, an 8-year-old, for the past 3 months. George’s teacher notes that he has been having difficulty in the classroom, especially in tasks that require concentration and multitasking. George has also demonstrated an inability to set a plan to get his work done without the help of his teacher. Which of the following do these behaviors best represent?
a. Sensory motor abilities
b. Academic functions
c. Executive functions
d. Daily routines
Topic: Impact on Occupational Performance
LO: 9.4
5. Laura is a 6-year-old whose teacher has been concerned with her classroom behaviors and their potential impact on her academic performance. Laura appears to overreact to unexpected noises and becomes emotional when touched by her classmates, even those she considers to be her friends. She also demonstrates difficulty at recess engaging in activities requiring gross motor actions and in class doing activities that require cutting or manipulating small objects. Which of the following do these behaviors best represent?
a. Sensory motor abilities
b. Academic functions
c. Executive functions
d. Daily routines
Topic: Impact on Occupational Performance
LO: 9.4
6. As Laura’s occupational therapy practitioner, you decide you want to focus on her over-sensitivity to noise and touch. Which intervention target does this best represent?
a. Social play
b. Whole school mental health promotion
c. Sensory processing needs
d. Problem-solving
Topic: Intervention
LO: 9.5
7. Which type of medication is most commonly prescribed for individuals with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
a. Anti-anxiety medications
b. Stimulants
c. Antidepressants
d. Antipsychotics
Topic: Medication
LO: 9.6
8. The diagnosis of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria. What is the main source of information the physician, neurologist, psychiatrist, or child development doctor collects in the process of diagnosing ADHD?
a. Interview of the child
b. Reports of teachers and parents
c. Blood tests
d. Computerized assessments
Topic: DSM-5 Criteria
Rationale: Although it is important to observe and interview the child as well as use computerized assessments for measuring his attention, the questionnaires on everyday functioning of the child that are completed by both parents and teachers are the primary source of diagnostic information.
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