Question 1

Why is it important to monitor a person with delirium?

Accepted Answer

A)  The delirium can cause more serious brain damage 
B)  The delirium can cause self-mutilating behaviours 
C)  The delirium can result in a mild form of dementia 
D)  The delirium will result in the depersonalization experiences 
A)  The delirium can cause more serious brain damage 
B)  The delirium can cause self-mutilating behaviours 
C)  The delirium can result in a mild form of dementia 
D)  The delirium will result in the depersonalization experiences A

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true concerning cognitive disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive disorders are only diagnosed in the elderly 
B)  Delirium, dementia, and amnesia are only diagnosed in cognitive disorders 
C)  Cognitive impairments can occur in other psychological disorders 
D)  The diagnosis of cognitive disorders can be made only in the absence of psychiatric medical diseases 
A)  Cognitive disorders are only diagnosed in the elderly 
B)  Delirium, dementia, and amnesia are only diagnosed in cognitive disorders 
C)  Cognitive impairments can occur in other psychological disorders 
D)  The diagnosis of cognitive disorders can be made only in the absence of psychiatric medical diseases C

Question 3

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that includes symptoms of tremors, muscle rigidity, and the inability to initiate movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to the inability to recognize objects or people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apraxia 
B)  Agnosia 
C)  Aphasia 
D)  Avolition 
A)  Apraxia 
B)  Agnosia 
C)  Aphasia 
D)  Avolition

Question 5

Older adults are more likely to be prescribed diuretics, cardiovascular drugs, and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sedatives 
B)  Stimulants 
C)  Narcotics 
D)  Codeine 
A)  Sedatives 
B)  Stimulants 
C)  Narcotics 
D)  Codeine

Question 6

Which of the following is the prominent cognitive deficiency in dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memory deficit 
B)  Motor deficit 
C)  Speech deficit 
D)  Emotional deficit 
A)  Memory deficit 
B)  Motor deficit 
C)  Speech deficit 
D)  Emotional deficit

Question 7

What does ICU/CCU psychosis refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  A form of mental illness caused by being over-medicated while in intensive care 
B)  An experience of hospitalized patients hearing noises from machines which they believe to be human voices 
C)  A syndrome that patients often experience after oral surgery due to extended use of anesthesia 
D)  A form of schizophrenia that develops after childbirth due to chemical changes in the mother's brain 
A)  A form of mental illness caused by being over-medicated while in intensive care 
B)  An experience of hospitalized patients hearing noises from machines which they believe to be human voices 
C)  A syndrome that patients often experience after oral surgery due to extended use of anesthesia 
D)  A form of schizophrenia that develops after childbirth due to chemical changes in the mother's brain

Question 8

James's laboratory test indicated evidence of cerebrovascular disease. He also is exhibiting signs of dementia. Which diagnosis would James most likely receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Vascular dementia 
C)  Down syndrome 
D)  Huntington's disease 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  Vascular dementia 
C)  Down syndrome 
D)  Huntington's disease

Question 9

____________ amnesia is the loss of memory for past events.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ amnesia is the loss of memory...

Question 10

Which of the following is not classified as a cognitive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delirium 
B)  Dementia 
C)  Amnesia 
D)  Deafness 
A)  Delirium 
B)  Dementia 
C)  Amnesia 
D)  Deafness

Question 11

Which of the following treatment approaches is not used in behaviour therapy when treating patients with dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Controlling patients' angry outbursts 
B)  Controlling emotional instability 
C)  Helping caregivers manage patients at home 
D)  Electric shock for aggressive behaviours 
A)  Controlling patients' angry outbursts 
B)  Controlling emotional instability 
C)  Helping caregivers manage patients at home 
D)  Electric shock for aggressive behaviours

Question 12

Depletion syndrome is characterized as a loss of interest, loss of energy, hopelessness, helplessness, and psychomotor retardation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true concerning people with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have reduced levels of dopamine in their brains 
B)  They have reduced levels of adrenaline in their brains 
C)  They have reduced levels of acetylcholine in their brains 
D)  They have reduced levels of amyloid proteins in their brains 
A)  They have reduced levels of dopamine in their brains 
B)  They have reduced levels of adrenaline in their brains 
C)  They have reduced levels of acetylcholine in their brains 
D)  They have reduced levels of amyloid proteins in their brains

Question 14

Aphasia is the cognitive impairment related to the deterioration of language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following health conditions is not associated with vascular dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stroke 
B)  Ulcers 
C)  Cerebrovascular disease 
D)  High blood pressure 
A)  Stroke 
B)  Ulcers 
C)  Cerebrovascular disease 
D)  High blood pressure

Question 16

According to epidemiological studies, approximately what percentage of individuals infected with HIV will develop dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2% 
B)  5 to 10% 
C)  15 to 20% 
D)  20 to 50% 
A)  1 to 2% 
B)  5 to 10% 
C)  15 to 20% 
D)  20 to 50%

Question 17

Which of the following is the strongest predictor of delirium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dementia 
B)  Amnesia 
C)  Psychosis 
D)  Mania 
A)  Dementia 
B)  Amnesia 
C)  Psychosis 
D)  Mania

Question 18

Which of the following best describes a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sudden damage to an area of the brain due to blockage of blood flow or hemorrhage 
B)  Damage to the brain caused by cessation of oxygen flow for over 30 seconds 
C)  A sudden shock a person experiences that causes brain cells to deteriorate rapidly 
D)  A loss of brain cells caused by a person not using certain areas or functions of the brain 
A)  Sudden damage to an area of the brain due to blockage of blood flow or hemorrhage 
B)  Damage to the brain caused by cessation of oxygen flow for over 30 seconds 
C)  A sudden shock a person experiences that causes brain cells to deteriorate rapidly 
D)  A loss of brain cells caused by a person not using certain areas or functions of the brain

Question 19

Alzheimer's disease is the least common type of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ___________ Test was designed by Canadian researchers for the early identification of dementia, and relies on people's visuospatial skills.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________ Test was designed by Canadian...

Why is it important to monitor a person with delirium?

Which of the following statements is true concerning cognitive disorders?

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that includes symptoms of tremors, muscle rigidity, and the inability to initiate movement.

Which of the following terms refers to the inability to recognize objects or people?

Older adults are more likely to be prescribed diuretics, cardiovascular drugs, and which of the following?

Which of the following is the prominent cognitive deficiency in dementia?

What does ICU/CCU psychosis refer to?

James's laboratory test indicated evidence of cerebrovascular disease. He also is exhibiting signs of dementia. Which diagnosis would James most likely receive?

____________ amnesia is the loss of memory for past events.

Which of the following is not classified as a cognitive disorder?

Which of the following treatment approaches is not used in behaviour therapy when treating patients with dementia?

Depletion syndrome is characterized as a loss of interest, loss of energy, hopelessness, helplessness, and psychomotor retardation.

Which of the following statements is true concerning people with Alzheimer's disease?

Aphasia is the cognitive impairment related to the deterioration of language.

Which of the following health conditions is not associated with vascular dementia?

According to epidemiological studies, approximately what percentage of individuals infected with HIV will develop dementia?

Which of the following is the strongest predictor of delirium?

Which of the following best describes a stroke?

Alzheimer's disease is the least common type of dementia.

The ___________ Test was designed by Canadian researchers for the early identification of dementia, and relies on people's visuospatial skills.

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Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Health Psychology

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Exam 14: Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Why is it important to monitor a person with delirium?

Which of the following statements is true concerning cognitive disorders?

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that includes symptoms of tremors, muscle rigidity, and the inability to initiate movement.

Which of the following terms refers to the inability to recognize objects or people?

Older adults are more likely to be prescribed diuretics, cardiovascular drugs, and which of the following?

Which of the following is the prominent cognitive deficiency in dementia?

What does ICU/CCU psychosis refer to?

James's laboratory test indicated evidence of cerebrovascular disease. He also is exhibiting signs of dementia. Which diagnosis would James most likely receive?

____________ amnesia is the loss of memory for past events.

Which of the following is not classified as a cognitive disorder?

Which of the following treatment approaches is not used in behaviour therapy when treating patients with dementia?

Depletion syndrome is characterized as a loss of interest, loss of energy, hopelessness, helplessness, and psychomotor retardation.

Which of the following statements is true concerning people with Alzheimer's disease?

Aphasia is the cognitive impairment related to the deterioration of language.

Which of the following health conditions is not associated with vascular dementia?

According to epidemiological studies, approximately what percentage of individuals infected with HIV will develop dementia?

Which of the following is the strongest predictor of delirium?

Which of the following best describes a stroke?

Alzheimer's disease is the least common type of dementia.

The ___________ Test was designed by Canadian researchers for the early identification of dementia, and relies on people's visuospatial skills.

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

Filters