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Jipu 123 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

To help diagnose problems in cognitive function, many nursing facilities utilize the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) tool. Which of the following statements accurately describes this tool?

A)
It contains roughly 75 questions that will help identify those individuals at risk for harming themselves.
B)
It is a brief, objective tool that will assess memory, orientation, and attention.
C)
It is primarily used as a diagnostic tool to help differentiate Alzheimer disease versus dementia.
D)
This tool can be utilized to identify worsening of short-term memory.

Question 2

A 10-year-old boy has a body mass index that places him in the 96th percentile for his age and gender.

While educating the parents about obesity, the nurse should emphasize that his weight may predispose him to the development of
A)
scoliosis.
B)
respiratory infections.
C)
gastrointestinal disorders.
D)
type 2 diabetes.

ndhahbi · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
B

Feedback:

This tool provides a brief, objective measure of cognitive functioning and has been widely used. It can be administered in 5 to 10 minutes and consists of a variety of questions that cover memory, orientation, attention, and constructional abilities.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
D

Feedback:

Adolescent obesity is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. He is less likely to face a heightened risk of scoliosis, respiratory infections, or GI disorders.