A Patient Tells Visiting Family That a Test Was Done

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient tells visiting family that a test was done to examine how the patient's brain is functioning. Which type of test does the nurse recognize as the test the patient is describing?

• A) Positron emission test (PET)
• B) Computerized tomography (CT)
• C) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• D) Single photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT)

Understand the concept and motivations behind malingering.

Define dissociative identity disorder (DID) and its diagnostic criteria including the number and type of personalities.

Describe the patterns of memory loss associated with dissociative amnesia.

Explain the defining features of somatic symptom and related disorders as per DSM-5.

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Definitions:

MRP

Material Requirements Planning, a software-based production planning and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes.

Short-Term Scheduling

The process of assigning and managing tasks or resources over a short period of time, typically focused on immediate or near-term objectives.

Cost Reduction

Strategies or actions taken to lower the total expenses incurred by a business.

Strategic Importance

The significance of a plan, decision, or action in achieving long-term objectives and maintaining competitive advantage.