What Are Neuropsychological Tests Used to Assess

question 97

Multiple Choice

What are neuropsychological tests used to assess?

• A)whether an individual might have had a psychotic episode
• B)whether an individual might have a brain dysfunction
• C)whether an individual might be intellectually disabled
• D)whether an individual might be in a depressed state

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Definitions:

Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes, which provides the basis for selecting nursing interventions.

Mental Status Examination

A structured assessment of a patient's level of cognitive functioning, including appearance, behavior, mood, and thought processes.

Fever and Vomiting

Symptoms that together may indicate an infection, intoxication, or other conditions requiring medical evaluation.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.