Cognitive Processes

Question 1

Weakness in facial muscles used for speech

Answer 1

dysarthia

Question 2

A dull or reduced level of consciousness

Answer 2

Obtunded

Question 3

Restlessness, confusion, and agitation usually occurring as daylight begins to fade

Answer 3

Sundowning

Question 4

Loss of ability to understand or express speech caused by brain damage

Answer 4

aphasia

Question 5

concentrating on specific tasks without being distracted by environment

Answer 5

attending

Question 6

Impairment of long term memory is likely caused by

Answer 6

CNS disorder

Question 7

To identify delirium when client is at risk

Answer 7

Know baseline cognitive status

Question 8

Network of neurons located in brain stem that mediates overall consciousness

Answer 8

Reticular activating system

Question 9

A progressive impairment of intellectual function and memory

Answer 9

dementia

Question 10

Feeling of sleepiness or lethargy

Answer 10

Somnolence

Question 11

State of optimal sensory arousal; sensory homeostasis

Answer 11

sensoristasis

Question 12

a reduction in sensitivity to stimuli after constant exposure to it

Answer 12

sensory adaptation

Question 13

movement of limb toward midline of body

Answer 13

adduction

Question 14

movement of limb away from midline of body

Answer 14

Abduction

Question 15

act of turning inside out

Answer 15

eversion

Question 16

to turn inward

Answer 16

inversion

Question 17

movement when the foot is moved by its forepart towards the midline of body

Answer 17

inversion

Question 18

movement where top of foot points away from leg

Answer 18

plantar flexion

Question 19

movement where top of foot moves towards leg

Answer 19

dorsiflexion

Question 20

brushing hair facilitates

Answer 20

oil distribution

Question 21

after prolonged bedrest, to facilitate ambulation, patient should use

Answer 21

a walker

Question 22

exercise for crutches

Answer 22

flexion/ extension of arms and wrists

Question 23

preserves clients functional ability to grasp and pick up objects

Answer 23

hand rolls