Cognition Quiz
Due Mar 9 at 10:59pm Points 30 Questions 15 Available after Mar 2 at 11p
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 3 minutes 30 out of 30
Score for this quiz: 30 out of 30
Submitted Mar 6 at 11:18am
This attempt took 3 minutes.
Question 1 pts
As age increases, which of the following statements describes aging and the brain?
The brain makes new brain cells until age 75.
orrect! Most areas of the brain do not lose brain cells.
Memory declines by 10% for each decade over age 60.
Basic intelligence and learning becomes more difficult.
There are myths about aging and the brain. Most areas of the brain do not lose brain cells. Aging
may cause the loss of some nerve connections but this may be attributed to part of the reshaping
of the brain that comes with experience. Brain cells are regularly generated in certain areas of
the brain including the hippocampus and olfactory bulb. Engaging in stimulating activities along
with healthy diet, stress management, and social engagement alleviates memory problems
throughout the aging process. Basic intelligence does not change with aging and older adults
can continue to learn.
Question 2 pts
Which of the following grade writing levels is most appropriate to use when developing patient
e d u c a t i o n a l m a t e ria
This study s o u r c e w a s d o w n l o a d e d b y 1 0 00
, Third-grade
Fourth-grade
Fifth-grade
orrect! Sixth-grade
Patient education materials should be developed at a sixth-grade level in order to enhance
comprehension and help the reader understand the medical message. Sixth-grade level assists
in holding the reader’s attention and move the reader to action. Written materials are effective
when the reader feels respected and understood so writing materials that are too far below the
person may feel insulting and not hold attention.
Question 3 pts
Which cognitive functions that remain stable as one ages? (Select all that apply.)
orrect! language skills
orrect! attention span
selective attention
orrect! comprehension
Cognitive functions remain stable or decline with increasing age. Overall cognitive abilities
remain intact with increasing age. Language skills, attention span, and comprehension functions
remain stable as people age. Cognitive skills such as logical analysis and selective attention can
decline along with verbal fluency, object naming, and visuospatial skills.
Question 4 pts
Which disease state is characterized by an increased number of beta-amyloid proteins outside the
neurons and an accumulation of abnormal tau proteins inside the neurons around the cortical area of
the brain?
orrect! Alzheimer’s (AD)
Due Mar 9 at 10:59pm Points 30 Questions 15 Available after Mar 2 at 11p
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 3 minutes 30 out of 30
Score for this quiz: 30 out of 30
Submitted Mar 6 at 11:18am
This attempt took 3 minutes.
Question 1 pts
As age increases, which of the following statements describes aging and the brain?
The brain makes new brain cells until age 75.
orrect! Most areas of the brain do not lose brain cells.
Memory declines by 10% for each decade over age 60.
Basic intelligence and learning becomes more difficult.
There are myths about aging and the brain. Most areas of the brain do not lose brain cells. Aging
may cause the loss of some nerve connections but this may be attributed to part of the reshaping
of the brain that comes with experience. Brain cells are regularly generated in certain areas of
the brain including the hippocampus and olfactory bulb. Engaging in stimulating activities along
with healthy diet, stress management, and social engagement alleviates memory problems
throughout the aging process. Basic intelligence does not change with aging and older adults
can continue to learn.
Question 2 pts
Which of the following grade writing levels is most appropriate to use when developing patient
e d u c a t i o n a l m a t e ria
This study s o u r c e w a s d o w n l o a d e d b y 1 0 00
, Third-grade
Fourth-grade
Fifth-grade
orrect! Sixth-grade
Patient education materials should be developed at a sixth-grade level in order to enhance
comprehension and help the reader understand the medical message. Sixth-grade level assists
in holding the reader’s attention and move the reader to action. Written materials are effective
when the reader feels respected and understood so writing materials that are too far below the
person may feel insulting and not hold attention.
Question 3 pts
Which cognitive functions that remain stable as one ages? (Select all that apply.)
orrect! language skills
orrect! attention span
selective attention
orrect! comprehension
Cognitive functions remain stable or decline with increasing age. Overall cognitive abilities
remain intact with increasing age. Language skills, attention span, and comprehension functions
remain stable as people age. Cognitive skills such as logical analysis and selective attention can
decline along with verbal fluency, object naming, and visuospatial skills.
Question 4 pts
Which disease state is characterized by an increased number of beta-amyloid proteins outside the
neurons and an accumulation of abnormal tau proteins inside the neurons around the cortical area of
the brain?
orrect! Alzheimer’s (AD)
