Exam 13: Neurocognitive and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Hilary was involved in a shooting that leaves her with traumatic brain injury. She spends several weeks in a coma. Afterward, she experienced headaches, disorientation, confusion, and irritability, as well as depression. She is then diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy. What, if any, aspect of Hilary's case is unusual ?

Vascular neurocognitive disorders can result from ____ and ____.

Professor Solomon tells her class, "Neurocognitive disorders are diagnosed through a process of elimination. Neurocognitive disorders may be due to a specific medical condition, a substance-induced condition, or may result from multiple etiologies. The category of neurocognitive disorders is arbitrary because other mental disorders may be associated with neurocognitive disorders and organic involvement. It is always difficult to measure, assess, and determine the causes of neurocognitive disorders." Which part of Professor Solomon's statement is accurate?

Age-related declines in cognitive functioning may not be noticed for which of the following reasons?

Which disorder would be characterized with episodes of intense fear occurring during sleep?

Rozee suffered a stroke when blood leaked into the brain after a blood vessel burst. This type of stroke is called ____.

What is the fourth leading cause of dementia caused by degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, and characterized by progressive decline in language and behavior?

Tonya is suspected of having a brain tumor. She goes to the hospital, where a detailed image of her brain is produced using a magnetic field and radio frequency pulses. What kind of brain assessment took place?

Because of high blood pressure, lack of physical exercise, and heavy smoking, Donald is at risk for having ____.

Describe the different neurocognitive disorders. Indicate how to differentiate among the different neurocognitive disorders.

Which elderly person is at highest risk for developing some type of dementia?

Skip undergoes a surgical procedure in which electrodes are implanted in his brain to reduce his tremors and other motor disturbances. Which disorder is being treated?

Logan has suffered a deterioration of some of his intellectual and physical abilities that has occurred over the course of a long period of time. Logan is experiencing the death of brain cells. Which condition is occurring?

Ali has difficulty speaking. He also experiences memory deficits and issues with making plans and thinking abstractly. Ali suffers from behavioral disturbances that result from damage to the brain, which is technically referred to as a(n) ____.

Forgetting names of significant others and displaying difficulties with impulse control are examples of ____.

Sybil becomes somewhat dazed as she hits her head against an open cabinet door. She has experienced the mildest form of head injury, known as a ____.

Which of the following organic brain disorders are incurable and always fatal?

Approximately 87% of all strokes are the result of ____.

The prevalence of AD is ____.

A series of small strokes or a temporary blockage in blood flow leading to the brain is a condition known as ____.