Progressive symptoms of this type of neurocognitive disorder typically occur in those
who have failing immunity with a low CD4 count and high viral load. Typical symptoms
include short-term memory loss, slowing of thinking, difficulties with complex tasks, and
social withdrawal. Neurologic symptoms such as hand tremor and gait difficulties are
common, and some people also develop difficulties with irritability and emotional
labiality. This type of neurocognitive disorder is diagnosed with the following due to:
a) Vascular disease
b) Alzheimers disease
c) HIV infection
d) Huntingtons disease
Yosef Lieberman is a 96 year-old gentleman who has been admitted to the hospital for a
broken hip. While in the hospital, he was evaluated by a psychiatrist and received a
diagnosis of delirium. As the social worker, you are responsible for coordinating his
discharge plan. What is the first thing you would explore?
a) The need for physical therapy
b) The psychiatrist's recommended medication
c) The medical problem or problems that precipitated the delirium
d) The manifestation of mental impairment
In order to determine the cause of neurocognitive disorder, the practitioner must rely on:
a) Ruling out alternative explanations of the client's behavior
b) Requesting an EEG
c) Exploring interpersonal difficulties
d) Conducting a full battery of psychological tests
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