NSG 200 TEST #4 || Graded A+.
5 components for a neurological physical examination correct answers - Mental status
- Cranial nerves
- Sensory function (pain, temp, vibrations, etc.)
- Motor system (coordination & balance)
- Reflex
Cognition correct answers The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Perception correct answers Interpretation of the environment.
Memory correct answers Retention and recall of past experiences and learning.
Executive function correct answers Higher thinking processes that allows for flexibility
adaptability, and goal directed thought.
episodic memory correct answers the collection of past personal experiences that occurred at a
particular time and place
semantic memory correct answers memory for knowledge about the world
immediate memory correct answers the ability to hold something in mind for just a few seconds
working memory correct answers a newer understanding of short-term memory that focuses on
conscious, active processing of incoming auditory and visual-spatial information, and of
information retrieved from long-term memory
, delirium correct answers an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and
other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and
speech.
neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) correct answers acquired (not lifelong) disorders marked by
cognitive deficits; often related to Alzheimer's disease, brain injury or disease, or substance
abuse. In older adults neurocognitive disorders were formerly called dementia
Focal cognitive disorders correct answers learning, social, and/or occupational impairment
Intellectual Disabilities correct answers Significant limitations both in intellectual functioning
and adaptive behavior, including the social and practical skills of daily living.
learning disabilities correct answers disorders found in children of normal intelligence who have
difficulties in learning specific skills such as processing language or grasping mathematical
concepts
Mini Mental State Exam (standard 11 questions - only takes 5-10 mins to administer) correct
answers Judgement, language, recent and past memory, attention span, orientation, appearance 0-
30
Normal score averages 27; scores between 24-30 indicate no cognitive impairment.
organic disorders correct answers Due to brain disease of known specific organic cause ( e.g.,
delirium, dementia, alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal)
psychiatric mental illness correct answers Organic etiology has not yet been established (e.g.,
anxiety disorder or schizophrenia)
A-B-C-T mental status assessment (four main components) correct answers - Appearance
- Behavior
5 components for a neurological physical examination correct answers - Mental status
- Cranial nerves
- Sensory function (pain, temp, vibrations, etc.)
- Motor system (coordination & balance)
- Reflex
Cognition correct answers The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Perception correct answers Interpretation of the environment.
Memory correct answers Retention and recall of past experiences and learning.
Executive function correct answers Higher thinking processes that allows for flexibility
adaptability, and goal directed thought.
episodic memory correct answers the collection of past personal experiences that occurred at a
particular time and place
semantic memory correct answers memory for knowledge about the world
immediate memory correct answers the ability to hold something in mind for just a few seconds
working memory correct answers a newer understanding of short-term memory that focuses on
conscious, active processing of incoming auditory and visual-spatial information, and of
information retrieved from long-term memory
, delirium correct answers an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and
other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and
speech.
neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) correct answers acquired (not lifelong) disorders marked by
cognitive deficits; often related to Alzheimer's disease, brain injury or disease, or substance
abuse. In older adults neurocognitive disorders were formerly called dementia
Focal cognitive disorders correct answers learning, social, and/or occupational impairment
Intellectual Disabilities correct answers Significant limitations both in intellectual functioning
and adaptive behavior, including the social and practical skills of daily living.
learning disabilities correct answers disorders found in children of normal intelligence who have
difficulties in learning specific skills such as processing language or grasping mathematical
concepts
Mini Mental State Exam (standard 11 questions - only takes 5-10 mins to administer) correct
answers Judgement, language, recent and past memory, attention span, orientation, appearance 0-
30
Normal score averages 27; scores between 24-30 indicate no cognitive impairment.
organic disorders correct answers Due to brain disease of known specific organic cause ( e.g.,
delirium, dementia, alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal)
psychiatric mental illness correct answers Organic etiology has not yet been established (e.g.,
anxiety disorder or schizophrenia)
A-B-C-T mental status assessment (four main components) correct answers - Appearance
- Behavior
