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NATIONAL AND STATE NURSING EXAM- MCQ _MG_00 246
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1. The part of the brain that regulates cognitive function is:
a. Cerebrum
b. Cerebellum
c. Limbic system
d. Pons
Answer: a. Cerebrum
Description:The part of the brain that regulates cognitive function is the cerebrum. This is the correct answer, represented by option "a." The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for processes such as thinking, memory, problem-solving, and conscious awareness. It plays a crucial role in various cognitive functions and is often associated with our higher-level mental activities.
2. Loosening of association is an example of:
a. Formal thought disorder
b. Schneider’s first symptoms
c. Preservation
d. Concrete thinking
Answer: a. Formal thought disorder
Description:The loosening of association is an example of "a. Formal thought disorder." This term is used in psychology and psychiatry to describe a disturbance in the thought process where ideas and thoughts become disconnected or unrelated, making it difficult for a person to communicate coherently. It is often seen in conditions like schizophrenia and is considered a characteristic symptom of formal thought disorder.
3. Which of the following assessment method is used to assess cognitive impairment?
a. Mini mental status examination
b. Ishihara polychromatic plates
c. Ink blot test
d. Projective technique
Answer: a. Mini mental status examination
Description:The assessment method used to assess cognitive impairment is "a. Mini mental status examination." The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a widely used and well-established tool for assessing cognitive function and detecting cognitive impairments, such as those seen in Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. It evaluates various cognitive functions, including memory, attention, language, and spatial awareness, to provide a score that can help healthcare professionals gauge the level of cognitive impairment. Options b, c, and d refer to different psychological tests and techniques but are not primarily used for assessing cognitive impairment.
4. Which of the following tools does a nurse use to assess the cognitive function of a client?
a. Ishihara polychromatic plates
b. Rorschach Ink blot test
c. Mini-mental status examination
d. Goldberg depression scale.
Answer: c. Mini-mental status examination
Description:A nurse typically uses the "c. Mini-mental status examination" (MMSE) to assess the cognitive function of a client. The MMSE is a standardized tool commonly used in healthcare settings to assess cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, language, and spatial awareness. It helps healthcare professionals, including nurses, screen for cognitive impairments and evaluate a client's cognitive functioning. Options a (Ishihara polychromatic plates) and b (Rorschach Ink blot test) are not tools used for assessing cognitive function but rather for assessing color vision (Ishihara plates) and personality characteristics and emotions (Rorschach test). Option d (Goldberg depression scale) is a tool used to assess symptoms of depression, not cognitive function.
5. Separation of a thought or memory from its associated feeling or emotion is known as:
a. Idealization
b. Projection
c. Intellectualization
d. Isolation
Answer: d. Isolation
Description:The separation of a thought or memory from its associated feeling or emotion is known as "d. Isolation." This is a psychological defense mechanism where the emotional component of a thought or memory is detached or isolated from the cognitive aspect, allowing a person to think about or recall the event without experiencing the associated emotions.
6. The belief that oneself, a part of one’s body or the real world does not exist or has been destroyed is termed as:
a. Persecutory delusion
b. Somatic delusion
c. Nihilistic delusion
d. Secondary delusion
Answer: c. Nihilistic delusion
Description:The belief that oneself, a part of one's body, or the real world does not exist or has been destroyed is termed as "c. Nihilistic delusion." Nihilistic delusions often involve extreme beliefs of non-existence, nothingness, or that something significant has been lost or destroyed. This is a type of delusion commonly associated with certain psychiatric and neurological disorders.
7. The commonest form of puerperal psychosis:
a. Organic
b. Schizophreniform
c. Affective
d. Anxiety neurosis
Answer: c. Affective
Description:The commonest form of puerperal psychosis is "c. Affective." Puerperal psychosis, also known as postpartum psychosis, is a severe mental illness that can occur in the postpartum period (after childbirth). The affective subtype of puerperal psychosis is characterized by significant mood disturbances, often including symptoms of mania or severe depression. This condition requires immediate medical attention and treatment, as it can pose serious risks to the mother and baby.
8. Presence of which of the following feature is seen in patients with neurosis?
a. Hallucination
b. Insight
c. Delusion
d. Disorganized speech
Answer: b. Insight
Description:The presence of "b. Insight" is typically seen in patients with neurosis. Insight refers to a person's awareness and understanding of their own mental or emotional condition. In neurosis, individuals usually have a good level of insight into their symptoms and can recognize that their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are distressing or irrational. This is in contrast to conditions like psychosis (option a, c, and d), where individuals may have impaired insight and may not recognize the irrationality of their thoughts or experiences.
9. Visual hallucinations without auditory hallucinations are seen in:
a. Organic brain damage
b. Obsessive compulsive neurosis
c. Agoraphobia
d. Schizophrenia
Answer: a. Organic brain damage
Description:Visual hallucinations without auditory hallucinations are commonly associated with "a. Organic brain damage." Organic brain damage can result from various medical conditions, injuries, or diseases that affect the brain's structure and function. Visual hallucinations in the absence of auditory hallucinations can be a symptom of such brain damage. Other conditions, like schizophrenia (option d), may involve both visual and auditory hallucinations, while options b and c are not typically associated with hallucinations.
10. An individual with broadcasting will have, a feeling o:
a. Being persecuted or harassed
b. Being spiritual and having superpower
c. Being responsible for every activity happening in the world
d. Being in a state of their thoughts escaping their mind.
Answer: d. Being in a state of their thoughts escaping their mind.
Description:An individual with the feeling of "broadcasting" will typically experience: d. Being in a state of their thoughts escaping their mind. This phenomenon is often associated with certain psychiatric conditions, particularly schizophrenia, where individuals may feel that their thoughts are being broadcasted to others or that others can hear their thoughts.
11. A person quarrels and hits his neighbor, as he feels that he had conspired with the police to arrest him and beat him. This symptom is:
a. Auditory hallucination
b. Social withdrawal
c. Avolition
d. Persecutory delusion
Answer: d. Persecutory delusion
Description:The symptom described, where a person believes that their neighbor conspired with the police to arrest and beat them, is indicative of: d. Persecutory delusion Persecutory delusions involve irrational and unfounded beliefs that others are plotting against or harming the individual. In this case, the belief that the neighbor conspired with the police is a classic example of a persecutory delusion.
12. Confabulation is a disorder of:
a. Perception
b. Thought
c. Memory
d. Mood
Answer: c. Memory
Description:Confabulation involves the production of false or distorted memories without the conscious intention to deceive. It is a memory-related phenomenon where individuals may provide incorrect information or fabricate stories due to memory deficits or brain damage.
13. All are true about Ganser syndrome except:
a. Approximate answer
b. Apparent clouding of consciousness
c. Only found in prisoners
d. Hallucinations.
Answer: c. Only found in prisoners
Description:Ganser syndrome, also known as "prison psychosis," is a rare and poorly understood disorder characterized by approximate answers to questions, apparent clouding of consciousness, and other symptoms like hallucinations and dissociation. However, it is not limited to prisoners; it can occur in various settings and populations, including non-prison settings.
14. Psychogenic amnesia is characterized by:
a. Antegrade amnesia
b. Retrograde amnesia
c. Both with confabulation
d. Patchy impairment of personal memories
Answer: b. Retrograde amnesia
Description:Retrograde amnesia refers to the inability to recall past memories or events, which is a common feature of psychogenic amnesia. This condition typically involves the loss of personal memories for a specific period of time, and it may not necessarily be accompanied by confabulation or anterograde amnesia (option a). Additionally, the amnesia can sometimes be patchy or selective, affecting some memories more than others (option d).
15. 60 years old man had undergone cardiac bypass surgery 2 days back. Now he started forgetting things and was not able to recall names and phone numbers of his relatives. What is the probable diagnosis?
a. Depression
b. Post traumatic psychosis
c. Cognitive dysfunction
d. Alzheimer’s disease
Answer: c. Cognitive dysfunction
Description:This scenario suggests the possibility of cognitive dysfunction, which can be caused by a variety of factors, including the stress of surgery, anesthesia, medications, and other physiological changes that can occur during the post-operative period. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for a thorough evaluation and diagnosis, as cognitive dysfunction can have various underlying causes and may improve over time or with appropriate interventions. It is not typically diagnosed as depression, post-traumatic psychosis, or Alzheimer's disease immediately after surgery unless there were pre-existing conditions or complications related to the surgery.
16. Déjà vu is seen in:
a. Temporal lobe epilepsy
b. Normal person
c. Psychosis
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
Description:Déjà vu, the feeling of having experienced a situation or event before when it is actually occurring for the first time, can occur in various contexts. It can be associated with temporal lobe epilepsy (option a) as an aura or part of a seizure, but it can also occur in normal individuals (option b) without any underlying medical condition. Additionally, déjà vu experiences have been reported in some cases of psychosis (option c), although they are not exclusive to psychosis.
17. Disturbances of orientation memory and intelligence is present in which of the following condition:
a. Organic psychosis
b. Functional psychosis
c. Hallucination
d. Phobia
Answer: a. Organic psychosis
Description:Organic psychosis refers to psychotic symptoms (such as hallucinations, delusions, and thought disturbances) that are caused by an underlying organic or medical condition affecting the brain, like dementia, delirium, or certain neurological disorders. These conditions can lead to significant cognitive impairment, affecting orientation, memory, and intelligence. In contrast, functional psychosis (option b) is not typically associated with organic brain dysfunction and may not have the same level of cognitive impairment. Hallucination (option c) and phobia (option d) are symptoms or conditions that do not necessarily involve disturbances in orientation, memory, and intelligence to the same extent as organic psychosis.
18. Which among the following activity need to be restricted in a client with Parkinson’s disease:
a. Taking cold water bath
b. Walking on the yard on a cold winter day
c. Taking food item which is high in water content
d. Sitting on the beach in the sun on a summer day
Answer: d. Sitting on the beach in the sun on a summer day
Description:Among the given options, the activity that needs to be restricted in a client with Parkinson's disease is: d. Sitting on the beach in the sun on a summer day People with Parkinson's disease can have difficulty regulating body temperature and may be sensitive to extreme temperatures, especially heat. Sitting in the sun on a hot summer day can lead to overheating and potentially exacerbate symptoms. The other options (a, b, and c) are generally not specific concerns for individuals with Parkinson's disease, although it's important for them to stay hydrated and maintain a comfortable temperature in cold weather as well.
19. Parkinson stuporous disease is caused by:
a. Death of brain cells due to old age
b. Hereditary factors
c. Impairment of dopamine producing cells in the brain
d. Demyelination of the nerve cells
Answer: c. Impairment of dopamine producing cells in the brain
Description:Parkinson's disease is caused by: c. Impairment of dopamine-producing cells in the brain In Parkinson's disease, there is a progressive degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra, leading to a decrease in dopamine levels. This dopamine deficiency is a key factor in the development of the characteristic motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is not primarily caused by old age (option a), hereditary factors (option b), or demyelination of nerve cells (option d).
20. All of the following are features of Parkinsonism; EXCEPT:
a. Rest-tremors
b. Mask-like face
c. Rigidity
d. Preserved postural reflexes.
Answer: d. Preserved postural reflexes.
Description:In Parkinsonism, including Parkinson's disease, postural reflexes are typically impaired, not preserved. The other three features, rest tremors, mask-like face, and rigidity, are characteristic symptoms of Parkinsonism. Impaired postural reflexes can contribute to balance and gait problems commonly seen in this condition.
21. Parkinson’s disease is characterized by all of the following clinical features; EXCCEPT:
a. Hyperactivity
b. Tremor
c. Bradykinesia
d. Rigidity
Answer: a. Hyperactivity
Description:Parkinson's disease is characterized by the following clinical features: b. Tremor c. Bradykinesia d. Rigidity However, it is NOT characterized by: a. Hyperactivity In fact, one of the hallmark features of Parkinson's disease is a reduction in motor activity, leading to bradykinesia (slowness of movement) rather than hyperactivity.
22. Sudden involuntary movement which is purposeless is nature is termed as:
a. Mannerisms
b. Tic disorder
c. Catatonia
d. Waxy flexibility
Answer: b. Tic disorder
Description:Tic disorders involve repetitive, sudden, and non-rhythmic movements or vocalizations called tics, which are typically involuntary and may include behaviors such as blinking, throat clearing, or facial grimacing.
23. Which of the following features is present only in dementia when compared with delirium?
a. Misperception
b. Vivid illusion
c. Hallucination
d. Systematized delusions occur early
Answer: d. Systematized delusions occur early
Description:In dementia, particularly in later stages, individuals may develop systematized delusions (delusions that are organized and consistent) as part of their cognitive decline. In contrast, delirium typically does not involve the development of organized or systematized delusions. Delirium is characterized by acute confusion and disturbances in attention and awareness, and it may include features like misperception, vivid illusions, and hallucinations (options a, b, and c).
24. Best test for diagnosis of organic mental disorder is:
a. Bender gestalt test
b. Sentence completion test
c. Rorschach test
d. Thematic appreciation test
Answer: a. Bender gestalt test
Description:The best test for the diagnosis of organic mental disorders is typically not a psychological test like those mentioned in the options (Bender gestalt test, Sentence completion test, Rorschach test, and Thematic appreciation test). Instead, the diagnosis of organic mental disorders is typically based on a comprehensive clinical assessment, including medical history, physical examination, neurological assessment, and often neuroimaging and laboratory tests. These disorders are associated with underlying medical or neurological conditions that affect brain function, so it's crucial to identify and treat the underlying medical cause. Psychological tests like the ones listed are more often used to assess cognitive, emotional, or personality functioning and may not be specific enough to diagnose organic mental disorders on their own.
25. Reversible dementia is seen in:
a. Wilson
b. Myxedema
c. Alzheimer's
d. Huntington disease
Answer: b. Myxedema
Description:Myxedema refers to a condition of severe hypothyroidism, which can cause cognitive impairment and symptoms resembling dementia. Fortunately, if the underlying hypothyroidism is treated and managed appropriately with thyroid hormone replacement therapy, the cognitive impairment is often reversible. The other conditions listed (Wilson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Huntington's disease) are not typically associated with reversible dementia.
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