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Jed was hospitalized for a hip surgery. He is eight years old, and is now exhibiting confusion about the time of day or day of week. He is unable to focus on anything. These symptoms started while he was in the hospital. What is a likely diagnosis?
 
  a. delirium
 b. dementia
 c. Alzheimer's
  d. Parkinson's

Question 2

Terrance hits his head in a skateboard competition. He is able to get up and talk to others for an hour before he literally collapses and dies without warning. What neurocognitive condition did Terrance demonstrating?
 
  a. concussion
 b. cerebral contusion
 c. plaque
 d. talk and die syndrome



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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