NUR 234 Exam 4 Cognitive & Mobility Health | Practice
Questions & Answers | 2026/2027
1. What is the primary benefit of removing cerebrospinal fluid in the context of
increased intracranial pressure?
Reducing inflammation in the brain
Increasing blood flow to the brain
Restoring cerebral perfusion
Enhancing cognitive function
2. The most common cause of dementia in the elderly is
Alzheimer's
neglect by family members
mental health disorders
exposure to radiation
3. Describe how a sedentary lifestyle contributes to the risk of back pain.
A sedentary lifestyle can weaken the muscles that support the
spine, leading to an increased risk of back pain.
A sedentary lifestyle has no effect on back pain risk.
A sedentary lifestyle improves flexibility and reduces back pain.
A sedentary lifestyle strengthens the back muscles.
4. Which of the following is the leading cause of cognitive impairment in old
age?
Heart attack
, Alzheimer's disease
Dementia
Malnutrition
5. If a patient with a recent bone fracture develops symptoms of osteomyelitis,
what factors should be assessed to determine their risk?
Assess the patient's immune system status, presence of existing
infections, and the nature of the bone fracture.
Assess only the patient's diet and exercise habits.
Evaluate the patient's family history of heart disease.
Only assess the type of fracture and age of the patient.
6. Osteoarthritis is best characterized by which of the following characteristics?
Synovitis, pannus, systemic auto-immune disease
joint stiffness, osteophytes. chondropenia, auto-immune, symmetric
joint involvement
Joint stiffness, chondropenia, overuse of joints, non-systemic
disease
Synovitis, joint stiffness, chondropenia, asymmetric joint involvement,
systemic disease
7. What is a typical characteristic of mobility in children related to bone health?
Limited range of motion in joints.
Slower recovery from injuries compared to adults.
Increased risk of fractures due to brittle bones.
Rapid healing of fractures due to growing bones.
,8. If an elderly patient is found to have limited mobility, what steps should be
taken to enhance their safety at home?
Implement fall prevention strategies
Encourage them to exercise without supervision
Ignore the mobility assessment results
Reduce their social interactions
9. If an elderly patient is showing signs of confusion and memory loss, what
steps should a healthcare provider take to differentiate between dementia
and other mimicking conditions?
Refer the patient to a neurologist without assessment.
Assume the symptoms are due to aging and take no action.
Conduct a comprehensive assessment including mental health
evaluation and review of medications.
Immediately diagnose dementia without further tests.
10. What is one key reason for assessing mobility in elderly patients?
Improving cognitive function
Enhancing social interactions
Increasing physical strength
Identifying risks of falls
11. What does Vygotsky's theory suggest about the role of social interaction in
cognitive development?
Cognitive development occurs independently of social interaction.
Cognitive development is linear and predictable.
, Cognitive development is solely based on biological factors.
Cognitive development is socially mediated.
12. The most common cause of cognitive decline is
Mixed Dementia
Alzheimer's disease
Lewy Body Dementia
Vascular Dementia
13. If an older adult experiences significant difficulties in recalling past events,
what aspect of normal aging might this indicate?
A decline in long-term memory
Improvement in cognitive functions
Normal cognitive functioning
A decline in short-term memory
14. What is one important aspect to consider regarding a child's medication
regimen with Dilantin?
Increasing the dosage without consultation
Ignoring side effects
Adjusting medications as the child grows
Discontinuing medication during illness
15. If a community implements regular health screenings for the elderly, what
potential outcome could this preventive measure achieve?
Decreased quality of life
Questions & Answers | 2026/2027
1. What is the primary benefit of removing cerebrospinal fluid in the context of
increased intracranial pressure?
Reducing inflammation in the brain
Increasing blood flow to the brain
Restoring cerebral perfusion
Enhancing cognitive function
2. The most common cause of dementia in the elderly is
Alzheimer's
neglect by family members
mental health disorders
exposure to radiation
3. Describe how a sedentary lifestyle contributes to the risk of back pain.
A sedentary lifestyle can weaken the muscles that support the
spine, leading to an increased risk of back pain.
A sedentary lifestyle has no effect on back pain risk.
A sedentary lifestyle improves flexibility and reduces back pain.
A sedentary lifestyle strengthens the back muscles.
4. Which of the following is the leading cause of cognitive impairment in old
age?
Heart attack
, Alzheimer's disease
Dementia
Malnutrition
5. If a patient with a recent bone fracture develops symptoms of osteomyelitis,
what factors should be assessed to determine their risk?
Assess the patient's immune system status, presence of existing
infections, and the nature of the bone fracture.
Assess only the patient's diet and exercise habits.
Evaluate the patient's family history of heart disease.
Only assess the type of fracture and age of the patient.
6. Osteoarthritis is best characterized by which of the following characteristics?
Synovitis, pannus, systemic auto-immune disease
joint stiffness, osteophytes. chondropenia, auto-immune, symmetric
joint involvement
Joint stiffness, chondropenia, overuse of joints, non-systemic
disease
Synovitis, joint stiffness, chondropenia, asymmetric joint involvement,
systemic disease
7. What is a typical characteristic of mobility in children related to bone health?
Limited range of motion in joints.
Slower recovery from injuries compared to adults.
Increased risk of fractures due to brittle bones.
Rapid healing of fractures due to growing bones.
,8. If an elderly patient is found to have limited mobility, what steps should be
taken to enhance their safety at home?
Implement fall prevention strategies
Encourage them to exercise without supervision
Ignore the mobility assessment results
Reduce their social interactions
9. If an elderly patient is showing signs of confusion and memory loss, what
steps should a healthcare provider take to differentiate between dementia
and other mimicking conditions?
Refer the patient to a neurologist without assessment.
Assume the symptoms are due to aging and take no action.
Conduct a comprehensive assessment including mental health
evaluation and review of medications.
Immediately diagnose dementia without further tests.
10. What is one key reason for assessing mobility in elderly patients?
Improving cognitive function
Enhancing social interactions
Increasing physical strength
Identifying risks of falls
11. What does Vygotsky's theory suggest about the role of social interaction in
cognitive development?
Cognitive development occurs independently of social interaction.
Cognitive development is linear and predictable.
, Cognitive development is solely based on biological factors.
Cognitive development is socially mediated.
12. The most common cause of cognitive decline is
Mixed Dementia
Alzheimer's disease
Lewy Body Dementia
Vascular Dementia
13. If an older adult experiences significant difficulties in recalling past events,
what aspect of normal aging might this indicate?
A decline in long-term memory
Improvement in cognitive functions
Normal cognitive functioning
A decline in short-term memory
14. What is one important aspect to consider regarding a child's medication
regimen with Dilantin?
Increasing the dosage without consultation
Ignoring side effects
Adjusting medications as the child grows
Discontinuing medication during illness
15. If a community implements regular health screenings for the elderly, what
potential outcome could this preventive measure achieve?
Decreased quality of life
