20 Questions
What is the ratio of attempted to completed youth suicides?
Up to 220:1
What is the hospitalization rate for suicidal behavior in girls per 100,000?
265
What percentage of abused children show life-threatening behavior?
40%
What is a barrier to access for youth mental health care?
Insufficient MH literacy
What factors promote mental well-being in youth?
Individual, family, and community factors
What is the key component of mental health according to the text?
Regulating emotions
Which type of stress is described as short-lived and helps build coping skills?
Positive stress
What signs may indicate an underlying mental health disorder?
Intense, persistent, inappropriate developmentally, and interfering with life
What is the Area of Best Performance on the Stress Curve associated with?
Moderate stress levels
According to Ross A. Thompson, what factors contribute to General Health Determinants?
Socioeconomic and cultural factors
What is the definition of mental retardation according to the American Association of Mental Deficiency (AAMD)?
Subaverage general intellectual functioning originating during the developmental period and associated with impairment in adaptive behavior
Which of the following is not an etiology of mental retardation?
Elevated IQ levels
What is the IQ score range for 'Educable MR' as per one classification of mental retardation?
50 to 70
At what mental age range are individuals classified as 'Moderately retarded but trainable'?
3-7 years
What are the major responsibilities of the nurse in relation to mental retardation?
Prevention, case finding, management, and care
What is a fundamental principle to be utilized in teaching motor skills to mentally retarded children?
Use play situations in place of drill where possible
What should be maintained with mentally retarded children as part of their normal daily life routines?
Consistency in actions
What is emphasized as necessary in teaching motor skills to mentally retarded children?
Repetition, practice, and imitation
What is found to be invaluable in teaching motor skills to mentally retarded children?
Reward the children while he/she is still performing the desired act
What should parents be encouraged and assisted in doing with their retarded child?
Establishment of routine for daily activities
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