Intellectual Disability Mental Retardation: Classification, IQ Levels Nursing Care | NCLEX & NORCET

Master Intellectual Disability Mental Retardation Intellectual Developmental Disorder for NCLEX-RN, NGN, AIIMS NORCET, and Psychiatric Nursing Exams. In this high-yield nursing lecture, we break down everything you need to know about intellectual developmental disorders, diagnostic criteria, IQ level classifications Mild, Moderate, Severe, Profound , prenatal/perinatal/postnatal causes, and priority nursing interventions. 📌 Topics Covered in This Video: Definition & Diagnostic Criteria: Intellectual functioning vs. adaptive behavior deficits IQ Classification & Functional Capabilities: Mild IQ : Educable, independent living potential, academic achievement up to ~6th grade level Moderate IQ 3 : Trainable, supervised living, basic self-care and communication skills Severe IQ : Dependent, basic motor skills, minimal verbal communication, requires continuous assistance Profound IQ : Total care required, limited sensorimotor functioning Etiology & Risk Factors: Genetic Down syndrome, Fragile X , Inborn errors PKU Environmental , Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Perinatal/Postnatal factors Priority Nursing Interventions: Safety maintenance, communication strategies, promoting independence with ADLs, positive reinforcement, and family support High-Yield Practice Scenarios: NCLEX & NORCET style questions with clear rationales ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Exam Significance 01:15 - What is Intellectual Disability / Mental Retardation? 03:00 - Assessment of Adaptive Behavior & Intellectual Functioning 05:20 - Classification by IQ Levels (Mild vs. Moderate vs. Severe vs. Profound) 09:10 - Causes & Etiology (Genetic, Prenatal, Perinatal, Postnatal) 12:45 - Nursing Care Plan & Management Priorities 15:30 - Behavioral Management & Family Counseling 18:00 - High-Yield NCLEX & NORCET Practice Questions & Rationales 🔔 Subscribe for more high-yield NCLEX, NORCET, and Nursing Licensure lectures! Drop your questions and answers to the practice question in the comments below! intellectual disability nursing, mental retardation classification nursing, nclex psychiatric nursing, norcet mental health nursing, intellectual developmental disorder Long-Tail Search Keywords: mild moderate severe profound mental retardation iq levels, intellectual disability nursing care plan, educable vs trainable intellectual disability, down syndrome and mental retardation nclex, aiims norcet psychiatry lectures Hashtags: #IntellectualDisability #MentalRetardation #NCLEXPrep #NORCET #PsychiatricNursing #NursingStudent #MentalHealthNursing