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Problem Set #9 1. A neuropsychologist is a person who conducts evaluations that help characterize the behavioral and cognitive changes that result from the central nervous system disease, or from an injury. He/ she/ they encounter all types of questions when it comes to patience diagnostics. What is a possible question for a neuropsychologist to answer regarding a diagnosis? a. Why have I been su±ering from mood disturbances, having di²culty learning, and di²culties with my memory? b. Why do I have a headache? c. Why am I always tired? d. Why do I need to take an exam? correct answer: a. Why have I been su±ering from mood disturbances, having di²culty learning, and di²culties with my memory? 2. A neuropsych exam helps test the intellectual functioning, attention, learning and memory, reasoning and problem-solving, language, and mood and personality. Therefore, the information about a patient’s present life circumstances are useful. What is one way this information can be useful to interpret the neuropsych exam findings? a. To help plan a treatment or other intervention. b. To communicate with your doctor. c. To answer a survey. d. It's a requirement for the assessment. correct answer: a. To help plan a treatment or other intervention. 3. Isabel had an accident on the road in which she su±ered a severe head injury. She was seen by a neuropsychologist who performed an exam on her to make sure everything was fine. However, given Isabel's circumstances, she had many questions to ask. When would it be the best timing for the neuropsychologist to answer Isabel's questions? a. When Isabel and her doctor get more information about her brain.They'll both be able to make smarter decisions about her mental and physical health. b. Right after the assessment. c. After 3-5 days. d. Only her family will be notified. correct answer: a. When Isabel and her doctor get more information about her brain.They'll both be able to make smarter decisions about her mental and physical health.

4. Samantha is getting ready for a preparatory interview. However, she’s a bit nervous and hesitant about issues with consent. Which of the following is a question she might have regarding issues with consent? a. Does it benefit the patient? b. Can you share about your sexuality? c. Are there consequences in the wider community? d. Does it show respect for the patient and their right to make decisions? correct answer: b. Can you share about your sexuality? 5. The neuropsych exam’s help neuropsychologists evaluate as well as diagnose individuals who have neurocognitive disorders, including dementia, delirium, amnesia, cognitive disorders due to traumatic brain injury (TBI), and Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's diseases. It is important for them to have as much useful information about the patient and therefore ask a family member, a friend, etc.. Why is it important for a neuropsychologist to obtain such information from a family member? a. Neuropsychological assessments require doctors to make inferences, or educated guesses, about what is happening in the brain and the mind. b. So the family feels included c. HIPPA- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act d. Doctor's orders correct answer: a. Neuropsychological assessments require doctors to make inferences, or educated guesses, about what is happening in the brain and the mind.

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