Child psychiatry: intellectual disability: practice question

A Psychiatry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Psychiatry · Child psychiatry: intellectual disability

Sample item

In ICD-10, which IQ range corresponds to mild intellectual disability?

A20 to 34B35 to 49C50 to 69DBelow 20

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The answer and the reasoning

C. 50 to 69

ICD-10 classifies mild as IQ 50 to 69, moderate as 35 to 49, severe as 20 to 34 and profound as below 20. Mild intellectual disability makes up the majority of cases, and many individuals can achieve independence with support.

Option by option

A. 20 to 34
20 to 34 is severe.
B. 35 to 49
35 to 49 is moderate.
C. 50 to 69 (correct)
Correct. Mild is 50 to 69.
D. Below 20
Below 20 is profound.

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Questions about this Psychiatry question

What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is C, 50 to 69. ICD-10 classifies mild as IQ 50 to 69, moderate as 35 to 49, severe as 20 to 34 and profound as below 20.

Why is "20 to 34" not the answer?

20 to 34 is severe.

Why is "35 to 49" not the answer?

35 to 49 is moderate.

Why is "Below 20" not the answer?

Below 20 is profound.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Child psychiatry: intellectual disability in Psychiatry. Mild intellectual disability makes up the majority of cases, and many individuals can achieve independence with support.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Child psychiatry: intellectual disability?

Learn each diagnosis by its core features and its first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other Psychiatry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.