Preliminary Tests Administered to a Patient as Part of a Neuropsychological

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Multiple Choice

Preliminary tests administered to a patient as part of a neuropsychological examination might evaluate the patient's visual and auditory abilities.The purpose of these tests is to evaluate

• A) how cooperative the patient is actually going to be before proceeding.
• B) sensory input capabilities before proceeding with more specialized tests.
• C) whether or not the patient will be able to assist in the conduct of the examination.
• D) the adequacy of the patient's health before proceeding.

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