Question 1

When the Goodenough-Harris Drawing Test is administered to a child, the evaluator principally observes the:

Accepted Answer

A)   presence and form of body parts.
B)   gender and race of the person drawn.
C)   approximate age and posture of the person drawn.
D)   length of time needed to draw a stick man.

Question 2

When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?

Accepted Answer

A)   During the history-taking process
B)   During assessment of cranial nerves and deep tendon reflexes
C)   During the time when questions related to memory are asked
D)   Continually, throughout the entire interaction with a patient

Question 3

The patient who is delirious usually maintains orientation to:

Accepted Answer

A)   time.
B)   place.
C)   person.
D)   circumstance.

Question 4

Which condition is considered progressive rather than reversible?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Facial muscle or tongue weakness may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)   aphasia.
B)   impaired comprehension.
C)   neologisms.
D)   echolalia.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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

Question 9

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.

Question 10

An older adult is administered the Set Test and scores a 14. The nurse interprets this score as indicative of:

Accepted Answer

A)   depression.
B)   cognitive impairment.
C)   delirium.
D)   dementia.

Question 11

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.

Question 12

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)  may be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)   estimate cognitive changes quantitatively.
B)   estimate personality disorders qualitatively.
C)   diagnose neurologic disorders.
D)   determine the cause of memory loss.

Question 13

While interviewing a patient, you ask him to explain the "Lion and the Mouse" to assess:

Accepted Answer

A)   reading comprehension.
B)   attention span.
C)   mood and feeling.
D)   reasoning skills.

Exam 5: Mental Status

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used to:

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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:

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

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Which condition is considered progressive rather than reversible?

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While interviewing a patient, you ask him to explain the "Lion and the Mouse" to assess:

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When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?

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An older adult is administered the Set Test and scores a 14. The nurse interprets this score as indicative of:

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The patient who is delirious usually maintains orientation to:

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

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Facial muscle or tongue weakness may result in:

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

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The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to:

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When the Goodenough-Harris Drawing Test is administered to a child, the evaluator principally observes the:

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Exam 5: Mental Status

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used to:

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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:

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

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Which condition is considered progressive rather than reversible?

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While interviewing a patient, you ask him to explain the "Lion and the Mouse" to assess:

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When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?

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An older adult is administered the Set Test and scores a 14. The nurse interprets this score as indicative of:

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The patient who is delirious usually maintains orientation to:

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

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Facial muscle or tongue weakness may result in:

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

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When the Goodenough-Harris Drawing Test is administered to a child, the evaluator principally observes the:

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