Nur 325 Exam 1 Questions And Answers

Which aspects of cognitive function are tested when a person is asked to start with 100 and count backward, subtracting 7 each time? Mark all that apply. a. Attention b. Concentration c. Thought process d. Immediate recall e. Short-term memory f. Long term memory {Ans: A B (Asking the patient to count backward from 100, subtracting 7 each time is an assessment of attention and concentration. Attention and immediate recall are tested by asking the patient to repeat a set of numbers both as stated and backward. Thought process is assessed by evaluating conversation for coherence, relevance, logic, and organization. Short-term memory is assessed by asking the patient to remember three stated items and repeat them back in 5 minutes. Long-term memory is tested by asking for information that has been in memory for at least 24 hours.)}A 34-year-old single father who is anxious, tearful, and tired from caring for his three young children tells the nurse that he feels depressed and doesn't see how he can go on much longer. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response? a. "Are you thinking of suicide?" b. "You've been doing a good job raising your children. You can