NURS 5220 Module 3 Questions And Answers (100%Verified).
Module 3 Questions
Chapter 5- Mental Status
Ms. Pammy is a 36-year-old woman who presents to your office with a complaint of depression. She is experiencing
anger, fear, and sorrow. Which of the following regulates feelings of anger, fe...
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NURS 5220 Module 3 Questions And Answers 2023-2024 (100%Verified). NURS 5220 Module 3 Questions Module 3 Questions Chapter 5- Mental Status Ms. Pammy is a 36-year-old woman who presents to your office with a complaint of depression. She is experiencing anger, fear, and sorrow. Which of the following regulates feelings of anger, fear, and sorrow? Limbic system Mrs. Hilliard brings her 9-year-old daughter to your office. She has been diagnosed with autistic disorder. Which of the following statements best describes this disorder? Pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder Mr. Edwards presents to the emergency department following an auto accident. Which of the following scales would be used to evaluate the mental status of a patient following head trauma? Glasgow Coma Scale Disordered perceptions, decreased attention span, suspiciousness and fear with motor and sensory excitement are characteristics of which disorder? Delirium Mr. Yates is a 67-year-old patient who presents to your office with his son. Which of the following would best test Mr. Yates comprehension? Ask him to follow one- and two-step commands. Mrs. Tucker presents to your office today for a follow-up appointment. She appears to fidget in her seat and with her hands. Which of the following would assess her attention span? Could you take this paper, fold it in half, and put it on the counter? A mother brings her child, an 18-month-old boy, to the clinic. She states that the child rarely talks or smiles. She has also noticed that he does not like to be held. She states that his motor development seems to be normal. With what condition are these symptoms consistent? Autistic disorder Mr. Johnson presents to your office with a complaint of anxiety. Which area of the mental assessment corresponds to his complaint? Emotional stability Mrs. Karon is a 46-year-old female patient who presents to your office for a physical. When you enter the room, her arms are folded tight and she will not look up to address you. Into which category of examination findings do these observations belong? Appearance and behavior Mrs. Horter brings her 14-year-old son in with a complaint that he has a poor attention span. Which of the following examination categories is most reflective of attention span? Cognitive abilities You administer the Isaac Set Test to evaluate mental function in a 78-year-old woman whose family reports apparent changes in her cognition. You would interpret a score in which range as indicative of dementia? 14 or less Which is a major difference between Alzheimer disease and vascular dementia? Etiology Which of the following actions would best evaluate the patient's judgment? Ask the patient, "What do you plan to do after you are discharged from the hospital?" NURS 5220 Module 3 Questions Mr. Gates is a 68-year-old man who is brought to your office by his daughter. Which of the following would demonstrate an evaluation of thought process and content? Observing the person's patterns of thinking, especially the appropriateness of sequence, logic, coherence, and relevance to the topics discussed Mr. Brooks is a 65-year-old patient who presents to your office with his daughter. The daughter states that her father has intact reading comprehension, impaired writing skills, and uses only nouns and verbs in speech. Which of the following best identifies this condition? Broca aphasia Santos is a 78-year-old patient who presents to your office with his daughter. The daughter describes difficulties that include a sudden onset of cognitive impairment, illogical flow of ideas, and hallucinations. Which of the following best describes this condition? Delirium Mr. Green returns to your office with his son, 3 months following his CVA. The son questions when his father's speech will improve. Which of the following areas of the brain are integral to motor speech? The Broca area (frontal lobe) Mr. Reasoner brings his son in for a routine physical examination. On examination, you note inappropriate developmental inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Your diagnosis is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. You know that this occurs in children before they are: 7 years old. A review of related history includes detailed inquiry about: disorientation and confusion. depression. medication use. all of the above. Schizophrenia affects which of the following? A person's perceptions Mr. Jared is a 68-year-old patient who presents to your office with his daughter. During the interview, you note that he has a slumped posture in the chair and lack of facial expression. Which of the following best describes this condition? Parkinson’s The limbic system controls: emotions. Mrs. Gerrard is a 72-year-old patient who presents to your office. After your examination, you suspect she is depressed. Which of the following findings could indicate depression in an adult patient? The patient demonstrates impaired math skills. Anger or rage reactions, impulsive behavior, and hyperarousal persisting for more than a month are characteristic signs of which problem? Post-traumatic stress disorder Mrs. Bates is a 56-year-old patient who presents to your office with her son. He states she has had a change in mental status. On examination, you note that her judgment is poor. With which problem is poor judgment most closely associated? Dementia
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