Neuropsych exam final
first step in conceptualization case - correct answer what is referral question
what is referral question when Ann older adult is reffered for neuropsychological assesment - correct
answer diagnosis
what are the diagnostic possibilities for an older adult undergoing neurpsychological assessment -
correct answer -within normal limits
- mild cognitive impairement
-dementia
- psychiatric/ psychosis
what are implicit referral questions - correct answer - degree of self functionability
-etiology
-treatment recommendations
-functional/practical recommendations
what is the second step in case conceptualization - correct answer chart review
what elements are in a review chart - correct answer -medications
-current problems
-health history
-family health history
- Notes
how to validate medical records - correct answer -patient report
- collateral sources report
- call physician
- contact physician inn question
, Neuropsych exam final
extra steps when making appointments for older adults - correct answer -who to contact
- intructions
-directions
-reminders
what are the 2 rules of clinical interview - correct answer - treat each person as an individual
- think about what you are doing
what is the first thing you talk to the patient about when they sit down - correct answer limits of
confidentiality
something you have to do with patient relationship that will allow you the test him/her - correct answer
establish rapport
what is the point of having collateral informants present during the interview - correct answer
corroborate the patients report of history and functional data
what specific areas of difficulty do you want to ask the patient regarding the presenting problem -
correct answer -cognitive
-motor
-sensory
-psychological
-sleep
-appetite
General areas to cover with the cognitive questions - correct answer -memory
-language
-psychomotor processing speed
-attention
-frontal/ executive functions
first step in conceptualization case - correct answer what is referral question
what is referral question when Ann older adult is reffered for neuropsychological assesment - correct
answer diagnosis
what are the diagnostic possibilities for an older adult undergoing neurpsychological assessment -
correct answer -within normal limits
- mild cognitive impairement
-dementia
- psychiatric/ psychosis
what are implicit referral questions - correct answer - degree of self functionability
-etiology
-treatment recommendations
-functional/practical recommendations
what is the second step in case conceptualization - correct answer chart review
what elements are in a review chart - correct answer -medications
-current problems
-health history
-family health history
- Notes
how to validate medical records - correct answer -patient report
- collateral sources report
- call physician
- contact physician inn question
, Neuropsych exam final
extra steps when making appointments for older adults - correct answer -who to contact
- intructions
-directions
-reminders
what are the 2 rules of clinical interview - correct answer - treat each person as an individual
- think about what you are doing
what is the first thing you talk to the patient about when they sit down - correct answer limits of
confidentiality
something you have to do with patient relationship that will allow you the test him/her - correct answer
establish rapport
what is the point of having collateral informants present during the interview - correct answer
corroborate the patients report of history and functional data
what specific areas of difficulty do you want to ask the patient regarding the presenting problem -
correct answer -cognitive
-motor
-sensory
-psychological
-sleep
-appetite
General areas to cover with the cognitive questions - correct answer -memory
-language
-psychomotor processing speed
-attention
-frontal/ executive functions
