Neurological Assessment of the Older Person
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What is the significance of brain health according to the text?

  • It focuses only on cognitive functioning
  • It involves only sensory and emotional domains
  • It encompasses various domains such as cognitive, sensory, social-emotional, and motor (correct)
  • It solely relies on behavioral aspects

    • Why are neurological disorders a significant concern in the older population?

  • Neurological disorders are not common in older adults
  • Neurological disorders do not impact the older population's health
  • They rarely lead to disability or death
  • Due to the aging global population, neurological disorders are a major cause of disability and death now (correct)

    • Which of the following is highlighted as a valuable tool in neurologic assessment?

  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Neurologic history and physical examination (correct)
  • Lung capacity test
  • Liver function test

    • What is the recommended tool for supplementing history taking in neurologic assessment?

    <p>MMSE, AD8, ACE-III, GDS, and CSDD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is neurologic history considered one of the most important parts of a neurologic assessment?

    <p>It provides valuable information about the components of the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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