Multiple Choice - Neuropsychological Testing and Assessment

Question 1

1 The brain is made up of neurons and glia. The main function of glia is
A holding neurons together
B conducting nerve impulses
C providing nutrients to neurons
D producing neurotransmitters

Answer 1

A holding neurons together

Question 2

2 The three main types of neurons are
A reception neuron, conduction neuron and action neuron
B sensory neuron, motor neuron, and conduction neuron
C sensory neuron, conduction neuron, and action neuron
D sensory neuron, motor neuron, and interneuron

Answer 2

D sensory neuron, motor neuron, and interneuron

Question 3

11 Amyloid plaques are usually found in the brain of patients with
A closed head injury
B epilepsy
C Alzheimer’s disease
D brain tumour

Answer 3

C Alzheimer’s disease

Question 4

12 In idiopathic epilepsy, the cause of the seizure
A is different for different sufferers
B is the same for all sufferers
C can be identified
D cannot be identified

Answer 4

D cannot be identified

Question 5

13 According to the textbook, which of the following conditions is the largest single cause
of disability among neurological disorders in Australia?
A stroke
B traumatic brain injury
C Alzheimer’s disease
D brain tumour

Answer 5

A stroke

Question 6

14 The main symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are
A memory and learning difficulties, disorientation, and loss of consciousness
B memory and learning difficulties, disorientation, and problems with abstract
thinking
C disorientation, loss of sensation, and problems with abstract thinking
D loss of consciousness, loss of sensation, and problems with abstract thinking

Answer 6

B memory and learning difficulties, disorientation, and problems with abstract thinking

Question 7

15 The Glasgow Coma Scale is usually associated with
A closed head injury
B open head injury
C symptomatic epilepsy
D idiopathic epilepsy

Answer 7

A closed head injury

Question 8

16 \_\_\_\_\_ stroke is more common and it is associated with \_\_\_\_\_
A haemorrhagic; blockage of arteries
B haemorrhagic; rupture of arteries
C ischemic; blockage of arteries
D ischemic; rupture of arteries

Answer 8

C ischemic; blockage of arteries

Question 9

17 Headache, stiff neck and dizziness are usually associated with
A open head injury
B cerebral infection
C stroke
D epilepsy

Answer 9

B cerebral infection

Question 10

18 Slowing in speed in information processing is usually associated with
A open head injury
B tumour
C epilepsy
D closed head injury

Answer 10

B tumour

Question 11

19 According to the textbook, who was the first person to use the term neuropsychology in
a publication?
A Muriel Lezak
B Ward Halstead
C Ralph Reitan
D Donald Hebb

Answer 11

D Donald Hebb

Question 12

20 Which of the following is not the job of a clinical neuropsychologist?
A rehabilitation
B assessment
C test construction
D psycho-education

Answer 12

C test construction

Question 13

21 Which of the following functions is not commonly assessed by a clinical
neuropsychologist?
A reflex
B attention
C language
D memory

Answer 13

C language

Question 14

22 A neuropsychological assessment is usually conducted to
A decide if a patient should be admitted to the hospital
B guide medication prescription
C help decide whether an MRI should be conducted
D provide a comprehensive description of neuropsychological functions

Answer 14

D provide a comprehensive description of neuropsychological functions

Question 15

23 Which of the following is a fixed neuropsychological battery?
A Wechsler Memory Scale
B Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
C Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery
D Boston Aphasia Battery

Answer 15

C Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery

Question 16

24 The Finger Tapping Test of the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery is used to
assess
A motor speed
B motor strength
C visual-motor coordination
D visual-motor integration

Answer 16

A motor speed

Question 17

25 The Stroop Color-Word Interference Test is usually used as a test of
A verbal fluency
B visual perception
C memory
D attention

Answer 17

D attention

Question 18

26 Human attention is not a unitary construct and is considered to comprise
A focused attention, selective attention, and executive attention
B attention span, focused attention, and selective attention
C attention span, selective attention, and executive attention
D focused attention, attention span, and immediate attention

Answer 18

C attention span, selective attention, and executive attention

Question 19

27 Executive function is not a unitary construct and is considered to comprise
A concept formation, memory, and problem solving
B concept formation, planning, and problem solving
C attention span, planning, and problem solving
D concept formation, planning, and motor strength

Answer 19

B concept formation, planning, and problem solving

Question 20

28 Aphasia literally means no
A motor strength
B sensation
C language
D attention

Answer 20

C language

Question 21

29 Most neuropsychological tests of memory and learning are involved in the assessment
of
A implicit memory
B semantic memory
C episodic memory
D short-term memory

Answer 21

A implicit memory

Question 22

30 The Purdue Pegboard is a test of motor dexterity and was originally developed to
A select assembly line workers
B detect brain damage
C select school children
D estimate IQ

Answer 22

A select assembly line workers