Check your knowledge of neurocognitive disorders with this comprehensive multiple-choice mock test. Designed for mental health and psychiatric nursing practice, these questions cover various aspects of neurocognitive disorders, including their characteristics, types, assessment, interventions, and associated brain regions. Test your understanding of topics such as Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, frontal lobe impairment, cognitive screening tools, risk factors, reversible causes, and more. Prepare for your nursing exams or nursing admission tests with this free test bank and quiz. Challenge yourself and enhance your knowledge of neurocognitive disorders with these practice questions and their detailed answers.
Subject: Psychiatric Nursing
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following is the primary characteristic of neurocognitive disorders?
a) Impaired consciousness
b) Hallucinations
c) Cognitive decline
d) Mood instability
2. Which neurocognitive disorder is characterized by a progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills?
a) Parkinson’s disease
b) Alzheimer’s disease
c) Schizophrenia
d) Bipolar disorder
3. A nurse is assessing a client with suspected neurocognitive disorder. Which cognitive impairment would be most indicative of delirium?
a) Aphasia
b) Apraxia
c) Agnosia
d) Attention deficits
4. A client diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder is experiencing personality changes and emotional instability. Which area of the brain is likely affected?
a) Frontal lobe
b) Occipital lobe
c) Parietal lobe
d) Temporal lobe
5. Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of neurocognitive disorders?
a) Regular exercise
b) High educational attainment
c) Smoking
d) Adequate sleep
6. Which cognitive impairment is commonly associated with vascular neurocognitive disorder?
a) Memory loss
b) Visual hallucinations
c) Motor deficits
d) Language difficulties
7. Which of the following assessment tools is commonly used to screen for cognitive impairment?
a) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
b) Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
c) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
d) Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)
8. A client with neurocognitive disorder experiences a sudden onset of confusion, disorientation, and hallucinations. Which type of neurocognitive disorder is most likely?
a) Alzheimer’s disease
b) Lewy body dementia
c) Huntington’s disease
d) Frontotemporal dementia
9. Which of the following is a reversible cause of neurocognitive disorders?
a) Huntington’s disease
b) Alzheimer’s disease
c) Substance abuse
d) Parkinson’s disease
10. A client diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder experiences severe language impairments but retains relatively preserved memory and visual-spatial skills. Which type of neurocognitive disorder is most likely?
a) Alzheimer’s disease
b) Lewy body dementia
c) Frontotemporal dementia
d) Primary progressive aphasia
11. Which of the following medications is commonly used to manage cognitive symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease?
a) Antipsychotics
b) Benzodiazepines
c) Cholinesterase inhibitors
d) Mood stabilizers
12. A client with neurocognitive disorder exhibits repetitive motor behaviors, such as hand-wringing or pacing. Which type of neurocognitive disorder is most likely?
a) Alzheimer’s disease
b) Parkinson’s disease
c) Huntington’s disease
d) Frontotemporal dementia
13. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Lewy body dementia?
a) Rigidity and tremors
b) Visual hallucinations
c) Gradual memory loss
d) Rapid cognitive decline
14. A client with neurocognitive disorder presents with deficits in judgment, decision-making, and social behavior. Which area of the brain is likely affected?
a) Frontal lobe
b) Occipital lobe
c) Parietal lobe
d) Temporal lobe
15. Which of the following is a non-pharmacological intervention for managing neurocognitive disorders?
a) Antidepressant medication
b) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
c) Cognitive stimulation therapy
d) Antianxiety medication
16. A nurse is caring for a client with neurocognitive disorder. Which intervention is appropriate for managing agitation and aggression?
a) Administering a sedative medication
b) Applying physical restraints
c) Creating a calm and structured environment
d) Encouraging social isolation
17. Which of the following is a potential side effect of cholinesterase inhibitors used in the treatment of neurocognitive disorders?
a) Excessive sedation
b) Hypertension
c) Parkinsonism
d) Visual disturbances
18. A nurse is assessing a client with suspected neurocognitive disorder. Which symptom is most commonly associated with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)?
a) Memory loss affecting daily functioning
b) Impaired consciousness
c) Visual hallucinations
d) Delusions
19. A client with neurocognitive disorder exhibits impaired judgment and difficulty with problem-solving. Which area of the brain is likely affected?
a) Frontal lobe
b) Occipital lobe
c) Parietal lobe
d) Temporal lobe
20. Which of the following is a key difference between neurocognitive disorders and psychiatric disorders?
a) Onset in early adulthood
b) Presence of hallucinations
c) Predominantly affect mood
d) Cognitive impairment as the primary feature
21. A client diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder experiences fluctuations in cognition, visual hallucinations, and parkinsonism. Which type of neurocognitive disorder is most likely?
a) Alzheimer’s disease
b) Lewy body dementia
c) Frontotemporal dementia
d) Vascular neurocognitive disorder
22. Which of the following is a potential risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease?
a) Regular physical exercise
b) Higher education level
c) Moderate alcohol consumption
d) Mediterranean diet
23. A nurse is caring for a client with neurocognitive disorder who frequently becomes agitated in the evening. Which term is commonly used to describe this phenomenon?
a) Sundowning
b) Delirium
c) Catalepsy
d) Hypnagogic hallucinations
24. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of frontotemporal dementia?
a) Memory loss as the primary symptom
b) Visual hallucinations
c) Parkinsonism
d) Changes in personality and behavior
25. A nurse is educating a client’s family about neurocognitive disorders. Which statement by the family member indicates understanding of the teaching?
a) “It’s important to keep the environment loud and stimulating.”
b) “We should expect the memory loss to improve over time.”
c) “Creating a routine and structured environment can be helpful.”
d) “Giving multiple choices will help with decision-making.”
26. Which of the following is a common manifestation of neurocognitive disorders in the later stages?
a) Enhanced problem-solving abilities
b) Improved memory function
c) Profound aphasia
d) Heightened attention span
27. A nurse is assessing a client with suspected neurocognitive disorder. Which cognitive impairment would be most indicative of Parkinson’s disease?
a) Amnesia
b) Agnosia
c) Apraxia
d) Bradykinesia
28. Which of the following is a potential consequence of untreated or poorly managed neurocognitive disorders?
a) Increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders
b) Improved cognitive functioning
c) Complete reversal of symptoms
d) Restoration of memory and thinking skills
29. A client diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder experiences prominent language deficits, motor apraxia, and visuospatial impairments. Which type of neurocognitive disorder is most likely?
a) Alzheimer’s disease
b) Primary progressive aphasia
c) Huntington’s disease
d) Vascular neurocognitive disorder
30. Which of the following medications is commonly used to manage behavioral symptoms, such as agitation and aggression, in neurocognitive disorders?
a) Antidepressants
b) Mood stabilizers
c) Antipsychotics
d) Anxiolytics
Answers:
- c) Cognitive decline
- b) Alzheimer’s disease
- d) Attention deficits
- a) Frontal lobe
- c) Smoking
- d) Language difficulties
- a) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
- b) Lewy body dementia
- c) Substance abuse
- d) Primary progressive aphasia
- c) Cholinesterase inhibitors
- c) Huntington’s disease
- b) Visual hallucinations
- a) Frontal lobe
- c) Cognitive stimulation therapy
- c) Creating a calm and structured environment
- c) Parkinsonism
- a) Memory loss affecting daily functioning
- a) Frontal lobe
- d) Cognitive impairment as the primary feature
- b) Lewy body dementia
- b) Higher education level
- a) Sundowning
- d) Changes in personality and behavior
- c) “Creating a routine and structured environment can be helpful.”
- c) Profound aphasia
- c) Apraxia
- a) Increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders
- b) Primary progressive aphasia
- c) Antipsychotics