Dr. Pushkin is seeing a new patient whom she suspects has a neurocognitive disorder. Dr. Pushkin wants to assess quickly the patient's overall cognitive functioning, including the patient's memory, attentional skills, and orientation to time and place. What instrument will Dr. Pushkin most likely use to conduct this assessment?
a. objective personality testing
b. neuropsychological testing
c. neuroimaging techniques
d. mental status exam
Question 2
Medical professionals utilize ____, which allow them to noninvasively visualize brain structures and monitor activity within the brain.
a. neuroimaging techniques
b. psychological tests
c. neuropsychological tests
d. mental status examination
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