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NURS202 Exam III Pt6
Mental Retardation
Question | Answer |
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What are some biological causes of mental retardation? | hereditary: Tay-Sachs, phenylketouria, hyperglycemia chromosomal mutations: Down's, Klinefelter's, Turner's |
What are pregnancy risks associated with mental retardation? | substance abuse, maternal illness: rubella,toxoplasmosis,CMV,diabetes,toxemia pre-natal infant: fetal malnutrition,fetal infections,pre-maturity delivery:head trauma,placenta previa,placenta abruptia,mental/prolapsed umbilical cord,any causes of anoxia |
What early childhood conditions can be associated with mental retardation? | meningitis/encephalitis, insecticides, lead, medications, head trauma, hyperpyrexia, asphyxiation, child abuse |
What are environmental conditions associated with mental retardation? | lack of: maternal bonding and nurturance, socializing and contact with others |