Nr547 Week 6 67 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

72-year-old Luciana presents with concerns about her memory. She reports having trouble remembering what day it is and has missed weekly bunco with her friends six times in 2 months. A Mini-Cog™ assessment is performed. Which of the following is the most appropriate supplemental assessment for Luciana? Administer a figure rearranging test. Ask the patient to name as many types of mammals as possible in 1 minute. Ask the patient to explain the meaning of "you can't judge a book by its cover." Show the patient photos of three vegetables, then ask her to name the vegetables later. {Ans: Ask the patient to name as many types of mammals as possible in 1 minute. Rationale: The figure rearranging test would be similar to the clock drawing activity in the Mini-Cog™; repeating this activity will not yield meaningful results. Likewise, showing Luciana photos of three vegetables and asking her to recall them is similar to the word recall exercise in the Mini-Cog™. Asking her to explain the meaning of "you can't judge a book by its cover" is a test of abstract thought which is a higher-level domain than is relevant to her concern. Naming items within a particular category