NR547 FINAL PRACTICE TEST EXAM WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A client who has been diagnosed with mild neurocognitive
disorder asks what he can do to improve his prognosis. What
is the best response?
Begin a regular exercise program,
Inattention and a variable level of consciousness are the
hallmark symptoms of which condition?
Delirium
A client was diagnosed with major neurocognitive disorder
due to Alzheimer's disease. What pharmacologic therapy
would be anticipated?
Memantine
An 89-year-old presents with symptoms of dementia. Which
diagnostic test should be performed initially to rule out
treatable causes of symptoms?
D-Cobalamin level
,What information can assist the clinician in differentiate
dementia from depression?
A-A patient with dementia has symptoms for a long time
before seeking medical help.
A client presents with concerns about difficulties at work.
He states that he has trouble speaking up when things
aren't going well because he is afraid that others won't like
him or will think he is stupid. He is not in a relationship
because he can't imagine anyone wanting to be with him.
The clients symptoms are consistent with which disorder?
Avoidant personality disorder
A client presents with ataxia, short-term memory loss, and
nystagmus. The client has a history of prolonged, heavy
alcohol use. What is the most likely diagnosis?
B. Wernicke Encephalopathy,
What statement describes clients with personality
disorders?
They are resistant to
behavioral change,
, When conducting a cognitive assessment, what doesthe
question "what did you have for dinner last night" assess?
Recent memory,
A 25-year-old presents with irritability, insomnia, and
excessive energy. She states that she has felt this way for
about a week. Last month she reports that she felt really
down and slept most of the time. She endorses a pattern of
ups and downs in her mood at least half the time over the
past few years. Which diagnosis is most consistent with this
clients' symptoms?
Cyclothymia,
A 17-year-old who presents with symptoms of decreased
energy and loss of interest in activities reports that a few
weeks ago she went through an episode in which she
experienced racing thoughts, easy distractibility, and
decreased need for sleep. Which screening tool is most
appropriate for the PMHNP to use?
Mood disorder questionnaire,
A client presents to the emergency department following a
nonfatal suicide attempt. She states that her boyfriend just
broke up with her bad temper and due to constant
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A client who has been diagnosed with mild neurocognitive
disorder asks what he can do to improve his prognosis. What
is the best response?
Begin a regular exercise program,
Inattention and a variable level of consciousness are the
hallmark symptoms of which condition?
Delirium
A client was diagnosed with major neurocognitive disorder
due to Alzheimer's disease. What pharmacologic therapy
would be anticipated?
Memantine
An 89-year-old presents with symptoms of dementia. Which
diagnostic test should be performed initially to rule out
treatable causes of symptoms?
D-Cobalamin level
,What information can assist the clinician in differentiate
dementia from depression?
A-A patient with dementia has symptoms for a long time
before seeking medical help.
A client presents with concerns about difficulties at work.
He states that he has trouble speaking up when things
aren't going well because he is afraid that others won't like
him or will think he is stupid. He is not in a relationship
because he can't imagine anyone wanting to be with him.
The clients symptoms are consistent with which disorder?
Avoidant personality disorder
A client presents with ataxia, short-term memory loss, and
nystagmus. The client has a history of prolonged, heavy
alcohol use. What is the most likely diagnosis?
B. Wernicke Encephalopathy,
What statement describes clients with personality
disorders?
They are resistant to
behavioral change,
, When conducting a cognitive assessment, what doesthe
question "what did you have for dinner last night" assess?
Recent memory,
A 25-year-old presents with irritability, insomnia, and
excessive energy. She states that she has felt this way for
about a week. Last month she reports that she felt really
down and slept most of the time. She endorses a pattern of
ups and downs in her mood at least half the time over the
past few years. Which diagnosis is most consistent with this
clients' symptoms?
Cyclothymia,
A 17-year-old who presents with symptoms of decreased
energy and loss of interest in activities reports that a few
weeks ago she went through an episode in which she
experienced racing thoughts, easy distractibility, and
decreased need for sleep. Which screening tool is most
appropriate for the PMHNP to use?
Mood disorder questionnaire,
A client presents to the emergency department following a
nonfatal suicide attempt. She states that her boyfriend just
broke up with her bad temper and due to constant
