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NURS 612 MARYVILLE EXAM 4 MC EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
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NURS 612 MARYVILLE EXAM 4 MCEXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS
,NURS 612 MARYVILLE EXAM 4 MC
EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Risk factors for suicide - correct answersSocial isolation, older men or women, divorced, widowed, living
alone. mental health concerns, depression, hopelessness, chronic or terminal health condition, family
history of suicide or significant losses or challenges. access to firearms. Sex (Male), Age (Teenager or
Elderly), Depression, Previous Attempt, Ethanol or Drug Use, Loss of rational thinking, Sickness (medical
illness), 3 or more prescription medications, Organized plan, No spouse (divorced, widowed, or single
especially if childless). Social support lacking.
A patients inability to follow simple instructions could indicate with of the following findings?
A. Dysphonia
B. Amnesia
C. Aphasia
D. Depression - correct answersD. Depression
A patient scores a 3 on a mini-cog assessment instrument for dementia, What does this score indicate?
A. Advanced dementia
B. Early dementia
C. Need for further evaluation
D. Negative screen for dementia - correct answersD. Negative screen for dementia
The examiner asks the patient to complete this statement: "A bird is to air as a fish is to _________."
This is an example of what type of testing?
A Calculation
B Analogies
C Judgment
D Mood and feelings - correct answersB. Analogies
, Assume that the patients response to the examiner in question 3 is scales. What does this response
likely reflect?
A. Left cerebral hemisphere lesion
B. Depression
C. eating disorder
D. Aphasia - correct answersA. Left cerebral hemisphere lesion
Which type of assessment should be used to evaluate the mental status of a patient with head trauma?
A. PHQ
B. Perceptual distortion assessment
C. Glasgow Coma Scale
D. Functional Assessment - correct answersC. Glasgow Coma Scale
Which of the following indicates possible cognitive impairment?
A. ability to complete personal care without assistance
B. Suspiciousness or inappropriate affect
C. Articulate communication
D. Prudent behavior and calm demeanor - correct answersB. Suspiciousness or inappropriate affect
A 65-year old woman is brought to the clinic by family. They report thieve have noticed a change in her
mental abilities over the past 2 weeks. Normally they say she is independent, intelligent and very socially
oriented. Medical history is unremarkable except for congestive heart failure, for which she takes
digoxin. She has had no major changes in her health. What questions would be most important for the
examiner to ask the woman's family?
A. Is there a family hx of Alzheimers?
B. How much alcohol does she drink in an average week?
C. When was her digoxin level last checked?
D. Did you know that the mental function begins to decline after the age of 60 ? - correct answersC.
When was her digoxin level last checked?
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