Question 1

Appropriateness of logic, sequence, cohesion, and relevance to topics are markers for the assessment of:

Accepted Answer

A)  mood and feelings. 
B)  attention span. 
C)  thought process and content. 
D)  abstract reasoning. 
A)  mood and feelings. 
B)  attention span. 
C)  thought process and content. 
D)  abstract reasoning. C

Question 2

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) should be administered for the patient who:

Accepted Answer

A)  gets lost in her neighborhood. 
B)  sleeps an excessive amount of time. 
C)  has repetitive ritualistic behaviors. 
D)  uses illegal hallucinogenic drugs. 
A)  gets lost in her neighborhood. 
B)  sleeps an excessive amount of time. 
C)  has repetitive ritualistic behaviors. 
D)  uses illegal hallucinogenic drugs. A

Question 3

Which observation would be most significant when assessing the condition of a patient who has judgment impairment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeated failure to fulfill family obligations 
B)  Forgetting family members' birth dates 
C)  Going to church three times a week 
D)  Planning for retirement in 20 years 
A)  Repeated failure to fulfill family obligations 
B)  Forgetting family members' birth dates 
C)  Going to church three times a week 
D)  Planning for retirement in 20 years A

Question 4

When you ask the patient to tell you the meaning of a proverb or metaphor, you are assessing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Level of consciousness 
B)  Abstract reasoning 
C)  Emotional stability 
D)  Memory 
A)  Level of consciousness 
B)  Abstract reasoning 
C)  Emotional stability 
D)  Memory

Question 5

Mrs. Griffiths, a 28-year-old patient, presents to your office to discuss her attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statement is true in regard to ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs before 7 years of age. 
B)  It is usually related to mental retardation. 
C)  It is usually related to dementia. 
D)  It is manifested by prolonged periods of catatonic behavior. 
A)  It occurs before 7 years of age. 
B)  It is usually related to mental retardation. 
C)  It is usually related to dementia. 
D)  It is manifested by prolonged periods of catatonic behavior.

Question 6

The ability for abstract thinking normally develops during:

Accepted Answer

A)  infancy. 
B)  early childhood. 
C)  adolescence. 
D)  adulthood. 
A)  infancy. 
B)  early childhood. 
C)  adolescence. 
D)  adulthood.

Question 7

The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the cause of decreased consciousness. 
B)  diagnose disorders that alter level of consciousness. 
C)  quantify consciousness. 
D)  predict response to stimulant medications. 
A)  determine the cause of decreased consciousness. 
B)  diagnose disorders that alter level of consciousness. 
C)  quantify consciousness. 
D)  predict response to stimulant medications.

Question 8

The examiner should be concerned about neurologic competence if a social smile cannot be elicited by the time a child is _________ old.

Accepted Answer

2 to 3 months
A social smile i

Question 9

You ask the patient to follow a series of short commands to assess:

Accepted Answer

A)  judgment. 
B)  attention span. 
C)  arithmetic calculations. 
D)  abstract reasoning. 
A)  judgment. 
B)  attention span. 
C)  arithmetic calculations. 
D)  abstract reasoning.

Question 10

You are interviewing a 20-year-old patient with a new-onset psychotic disorder. The patient is apathetic and has disturbed thoughts and language patterns. The nurse recognizes this behavior pattern as consistent with a diagnosis of:

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  autistic disorder. 
C)  mania. 
D)  schizophrenia. 
A)  depression. 
B)  autistic disorder. 
C)  mania. 
D)  schizophrenia.

Question 11

Recent memory may be tested by:

Accepted Answer

A)  asking the patient to name the past four presidents. 
B)  asking the patient to listen to and repeat a series of numbers. 
C)  showing the patient four items and asking him or her to list the items about 10 minutes later. 
D)  asking the patient about verifiable information, such as his or her mother's maiden name. 
A)  asking the patient to name the past four presidents. 
B)  asking the patient to listen to and repeat a series of numbers. 
C)  showing the patient four items and asking him or her to list the items about 10 minutes later. 
D)  asking the patient about verifiable information, such as his or her mother's maiden name.

Question 12

Peripheral neuropathy is most likely to be manifested by:

Accepted Answer

A)  impaired memory. 
B)  impaired abstract reasoning. 
C)  impaired writing ability. 
D)  hallucinations. 
A)  impaired memory. 
B)  impaired abstract reasoning. 
C)  impaired writing ability. 
D)  hallucinations.

Question 13

Flight of ideas or loosening of associations is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  aphasia. 
B)  dysphonia. 
C)  multiple sclerosis. 
D)  psychiatric disorders. 
A)  aphasia. 
B)  dysphonia. 
C)  multiple sclerosis. 
D)  psychiatric disorders.

Question 14

A 69-year-old truck driver presents with a sudden loss of the ability to understand spoken language. This indicates a lesion in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal lobe. 
B)  Broca area. 
C)  frontal cortex. 
D)  cerebellum. 
A)  temporal lobe. 
B)  Broca area. 
C)  frontal cortex. 
D)  cerebellum.

Question 15

An aversion to touch or being held, along with delayed or absent language development, is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B)  autism. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  mental retardation. 
A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B)  autism. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  mental retardation.

Question 16

Under most conditions, adult patients should be able to repeat forward a series of _____________ numbers.

Accepted Answer

five to eight
5-8
Most adults

Question 17

Which type of hallucination is most commonly associated with alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olfactory 
B)  Visual 
C)  Auditory 
D)  Tactile 
A)  Olfactory 
B)  Visual 
C)  Auditory 
D)  Tactile

Question 18

Which are signs and symptoms of dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aphasia 
B)  Apathy 
C)  Odd behaviors 
D)  Disintegration of personality 
E)  Lack of awareness of others 
A)  Aphasia 
B)  Apathy 
C)  Odd behaviors 
D)  Disintegration of personality 
E)  Lack of awareness of others

Question 19

Which condition is considered progressive rather than reversible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delirium 
B)  Dementia 
C)  Depression 
D)  Anxiety 
A)  Delirium 
B)  Dementia 
C)  Depression 
D)  Anxiety

Question 20

A clinical syndrome of failing memory and impairment of other intellectual functions, usually related to obvious structural diseases of the brain, describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  delirium. 
B)  dementia. 
C)  depression. 
D)  anxiety. 
A)  delirium. 
B)  dementia. 
C)  depression. 
D)  anxiety.

Exam 7: Mental Status

Appropriateness of logic, sequence, cohesion, and relevance to topics are markers for the assessment of:

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) should be administered for the patient who:

Which observation would be most significant when assessing the condition of a patient who has judgment impairment?

When you ask the patient to tell you the meaning of a proverb or metaphor, you are assessing which of the following?

Mrs. Griffiths, a 28-year-old patient, presents to your office to discuss her attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statement is true in regard to ADHD?

The ability for abstract thinking normally develops during:

The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to:

The examiner should be concerned about neurologic competence if a social smile cannot be elicited by the time a child is _________ old.

You ask the patient to follow a series of short commands to assess:

You are interviewing a 20-year-old patient with a new-onset psychotic disorder. The patient is apathetic and has disturbed thoughts and language patterns. The nurse recognizes this behavior pattern as consistent with a diagnosis of:

Recent memory may be tested by:

Peripheral neuropathy is most likely to be manifested by:

Flight of ideas or loosening of associations is associated with:

A 69-year-old truck driver presents with a sudden loss of the ability to understand spoken language. This indicates a lesion in the:

An aversion to touch or being held, along with delayed or absent language development, is characteristic of:

Under most conditions, adult patients should be able to repeat forward a series of _____________ numbers.

Which type of hallucination is most commonly associated with alcohol withdrawal?

Which are signs and symptoms of dementia?

Which condition is considered progressive rather than reversible?

A clinical syndrome of failing memory and impairment of other intellectual functions, usually related to obvious structural diseases of the brain, describes:

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Clinical Reasoning

Documentation

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting it All Together

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

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