Question 1

Smokers are at increased risk of stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?

Accepted Answer

A) Recovery takes place over 1-2 weeks. 
B) The patient typically returns to a level of normal functioning. 
C) Anoxia is usually a consequence of a TIA. 
D) The complete loss of consciousness associated with a TIA typically last only about 4-6 minutes. 
A) Recovery takes place over 1-2 weeks. 
B) The patient typically returns to a level of normal functioning. 
C) Anoxia is usually a consequence of a TIA. 
D) The complete loss of consciousness associated with a TIA typically last only about 4-6 minutes.

Question 3

A tumor which is encapsulated and easily distinguished from neural tissue is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) a neoplasm. 
B) an infiltrative tumor. 
C) a non-infiltrative tumor. 
D) malignant. 
A) a neoplasm. 
B) an infiltrative tumor. 
C) a non-infiltrative tumor. 
D) malignant.

Question 4

A slow growing glioma of the optic nerve or optic chiasm associated with visual loss is called an optic glioma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Many stroke-related cognitive deficits resolve over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true regarding meningiomas?

Accepted Answer

A) Meningiomas are more prominent in men. 
B) Meningiomas grow quickly. 
C) Neuropsychological deficits are often profound. 
D) Meningiomas may not be diagnosed until autopsy. 
A) Meningiomas are more prominent in men. 
B) Meningiomas grow quickly. 
C) Neuropsychological deficits are often profound. 
D) Meningiomas may not be diagnosed until autopsy.

Question 7

Meningiomas:

Accepted Answer

A) are more prominent in men compared to women (i.e.,a 2-to-1 ratio). 
B) are associated with the sudden onset of nausea and blurriness. 
C) gradually increase pressure on the brain. 
D) are brain tumors. 
A) are more prominent in men compared to women (i.e.,a 2-to-1 ratio). 
B) are associated with the sudden onset of nausea and blurriness. 
C) gradually increase pressure on the brain. 
D) are brain tumors.

Question 8

A Grade 4 tumor:

Accepted Answer

A) represents a slow-growing tumor. 
B) represents a fast-growing tumor. 
C) indicates a good prognosis for recovery. 
D) represents a tumor that primarily influences anterograde memory performance. 
A) represents a slow-growing tumor. 
B) represents a fast-growing tumor. 
C) indicates a good prognosis for recovery. 
D) represents a tumor that primarily influences anterograde memory performance.

Question 9

Acoustic neuromas are likely to be accompanied by significant cognitive loss as well as hearing impairment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is good for a neuropsychologist to evaluate a stroke patient as soon as possible to establish:

Accepted Answer

A) rehabilitation goals. 
B) patient assignment if other neuropsychologists are on staff at the hospital. 
C) baseline functioning. 
D) caregiver responsibilities upon discharge. 
A) rehabilitation goals. 
B) patient assignment if other neuropsychologists are on staff at the hospital. 
C) baseline functioning. 
D) caregiver responsibilities upon discharge.

Question 11

Hydrocephalus results from problems with ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hydrocephalus results from problems with ____________________....

Question 12

Which of the following is a predisposing factor for stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) gender 
B) age 
C) ethnicity 
D) all of these 
A) gender 
B) age 
C) ethnicity 
D) all of these

Question 13

Cerebellar medulloblastomas and glioblastoma multiforme are more common in females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

____________________ are relatively easy to remove for the neurosurgeon because of their encapsulated presentation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are relatively easy to remove for...

Question 15

Which of the following has been reported as an aura preceding a migraine headache?

Accepted Answer

A) flashes of light 
B) blurred vision 
C) skin numbness 
D) all of these 
A) flashes of light 
B) blurred vision 
C) skin numbness 
D) all of these

Question 16

What is the general rule of thumb for necrosis in cases of anoxia?

Accepted Answer

A) An anoxic episode lasting 1-2 minutes will result in necrosis. 
B) An anoxic episode lasting 4-6 minutes will result in necrosis. 
C) An anoxic episode lasting 8-10 minutes will result in necrosis. 
D) An anoxic episode lasting 20 minutes will result in necrosis. 
A) An anoxic episode lasting 1-2 minutes will result in necrosis. 
B) An anoxic episode lasting 4-6 minutes will result in necrosis. 
C) An anoxic episode lasting 8-10 minutes will result in necrosis. 
D) An anoxic episode lasting 20 minutes will result in necrosis.

Question 17

Noninvasive tests are more accurate in diagnosing cerebrovascular disorders than invasive tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Deficits from transient ischemic attacks are long lasting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Parietal lobe tumors are likely to result in inattention and changes in motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The buildup of fat deposits in arteries is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) thrombosis. 
B) hemorrhage. 
C) atherosclerosis. 
D) hematoma. 
A) thrombosis. 
B) hemorrhage. 
C) atherosclerosis. 
D) hematoma.

Smokers are at increased risk of stroke.

Which of the following is true regarding transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?

A tumor which is encapsulated and easily distinguished from neural tissue is known as:

A slow growing glioma of the optic nerve or optic chiasm associated with visual loss is called an optic glioma.

Many stroke-related cognitive deficits resolve over time.

Which of the following statements is true regarding meningiomas?

Meningiomas:

A Grade 4 tumor:

Acoustic neuromas are likely to be accompanied by significant cognitive loss as well as hearing impairment.

It is good for a neuropsychologist to evaluate a stroke patient as soon as possible to establish:

Hydrocephalus results from problems with ____________________.

Which of the following is a predisposing factor for stroke?

Cerebellar medulloblastomas and glioblastoma multiforme are more common in females.

____________________ are relatively easy to remove for the neurosurgeon because of their encapsulated presentation.

Which of the following has been reported as an aura preceding a migraine headache?

What is the general rule of thumb for necrosis in cases of anoxia?

Noninvasive tests are more accurate in diagnosing cerebrovascular disorders than invasive tests.

Deficits from transient ischemic attacks are long lasting.

Parietal lobe tumors are likely to result in inattention and changes in motivation.

The buildup of fat deposits in arteries is known as:

A History of Neuropsychology

Methods of Investigating the Brain

Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Cells of Thought

Functional Neuroanatomy

Cerebral Specialization

Somatosensory,chemical,and Motor Systems

Vision and Language

Memory,attention,emotion,and Executive Functioning

Developmental Disorders of Childhood

Learning and Neuropsychiatric Disorders of Childhood

Traumatic Head Injury and Rehabilitation

Normal Aging and Dementia: Alzheimers Disease

Subcortical Dementias

Alterations of Consciousness

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Exam 12: Cerebrovascular Disorders and Tumors

Smokers are at increased risk of stroke.

Which of the following is true regarding transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?

A tumor which is encapsulated and easily distinguished from neural tissue is known as:

A slow growing glioma of the optic nerve or optic chiasm associated with visual loss is called an optic glioma.

Many stroke-related cognitive deficits resolve over time.

Which of the following statements is true regarding meningiomas?

Meningiomas:

A Grade 4 tumor:

Acoustic neuromas are likely to be accompanied by significant cognitive loss as well as hearing impairment.

It is good for a neuropsychologist to evaluate a stroke patient as soon as possible to establish:

Hydrocephalus results from problems with ____________________.

Which of the following is a predisposing factor for stroke?

Cerebellar medulloblastomas and glioblastoma multiforme are more common in females.

____________________ are relatively easy to remove for the neurosurgeon because of their encapsulated presentation.

Which of the following has been reported as an aura preceding a migraine headache?

What is the general rule of thumb for necrosis in cases of anoxia?

Noninvasive tests are more accurate in diagnosing cerebrovascular disorders than invasive tests.

Deficits from transient ischemic attacks are long lasting.

Parietal lobe tumors are likely to result in inattention and changes in motivation.

The buildup of fat deposits in arteries is known as:

A History of Neuropsychology

Methods of Investigating the Brain

Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Cells of Thought

Functional Neuroanatomy

Cerebral Specialization

Somatosensory,chemical,and Motor Systems

Vision and Language

Memory,attention,emotion,and Executive Functioning

Developmental Disorders of Childhood

Learning and Neuropsychiatric Disorders of Childhood

Traumatic Head Injury and Rehabilitation

Normal Aging and Dementia: Alzheimers Disease

Subcortical Dementias

Alterations of Consciousness

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