Neuro PT Assessment of Higher Mental Functions
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What is the term used to describe the apparent perception of something that isn't present?

  • Hallucination (correct)
  • Perception
  • Delusion
  • Illusion

Which type of attention involves focusing on a specific stimulus while ignoring the rest?

  • Alternating attention
  • Selective attention (correct)
  • Sustained attention
  • Divided attention

What does delusion refer to in terms of higher mental functions assessment?

  • Choosing to focus on relevant stimuli
  • Wrongly held belief despite contrary proof (correct)
  • Apparent perception of something not present
  • Misinterpretation of actual external stimuli

What is the primary aspect of cognition that involves knowing, awareness, and judgment?

<p>Fund of knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of cognition focuses on the ability to understand and interpret proverbs correctly?

<p>Proverb interpretation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that describes misinterpretations of actual external stimuli?

<p>Illusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the ability to focus on one specific task and avoid other distractions for a long period of time?

<p>Sustained Attention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a person gives attention to multiple stimuli at the same time and reacts to them simultaneously, it is known as:

<p>Divided Attention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which state of consciousness is the patient unresponsive to any type of stimulation, even strong stimuli?

<p>Coma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates alternating attention from divided attention?

<p>The shift of complete attention between tasks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the ability to wake up immediately to specific sounds, like a baby crying, amidst other noises?

<p>Selective Attention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what state of consciousness does a patient appear drowsy and may have difficulty maintaining attention on a question or task?

<p>Lethargic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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