OMSB Exam OMSB_OEN Topic 3 Question 21 Discussion

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Question #: 21
Topic #: 3

While caring for a patient diagnosed with cerebrovascular accident, the nurse noted that the patient is unable to recognize familiar objects.

The nurse would use which of the following terms to describe the finding?

AApraxia

BAgnosia

CAphasia

DAnopsia

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In a 24-month-old child with hydrocephalus, later signs of the condition include frontal bossing, which is the prominent, protruding forehead caused by the enlargement of the frontal bone. This is a characteristic feature of chronic hydrocephalus. Bulging fontanels, separated sutures, and dilated scalp veins are typically earlier signs of hydrocephalus seen in younger infants before the cranial sutures close. As the child ages, frontal bossing becomes more apparent due to prolonged intracranial pressure.

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Wenona

2 months ago

If I had a nickel for every time I got this question wrong on a test, I'd be a rich woman! Agnosia, for sure. Although, I do like the way 'anopsia' sounds. Maybe I'll just make that up and see if the professor buys it.

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Anisha

2 months ago

Aphasia? Nah, that's the language problem. This has got to be agnosia. Although, I guess it could be apraxia if the patient can't perform familiar tasks... Hmm, decisions, decisions.

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Rima

25 days ago

True, apraxia is the inability to perform familiar tasks. So, it could be either agnosia or apraxia in this case.

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Nicolette

27 days ago

But what if the patient can't perform familiar tasks? Then it might be apraxia.

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Hollis

1 months ago

I think it's agnosia. That's the inability to recognize familiar objects.

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Macy

3 months ago

Wait, isn't agnosia when you can't recognize sounds or smells? I'm leaning more towards aphasia for this one. What do you all think?

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Carissa

2 months ago

Actually, it's agnosia, not aphasia. Agnosia is the inability to recognize familiar objects.

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Stanford

2 months ago

I agree, agnosia is the correct term for this finding.

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Claribel

2 months ago

I think it's agnosia because the patient is unable to recognize familiar objects.

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Jerrod

3 months ago

Agnosia, definitely! I remember learning about that in my neurology class. It's all about the visual processing issues, right?

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Delila

1 months ago

I agree, Agnosia is a fascinating but challenging condition to deal with in patients.

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Pete

1 months ago

Agnosia is the right term. It must be challenging for the patient not being able to recognize familiar objects.

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Elfrieda

1 months ago

I think it's Agnosia too. It's interesting how the brain can have trouble processing visual information.

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Rueben

2 months ago

Yes, you're correct! Agnosia is the term used to describe the inability to recognize familiar objects.

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Lelia

3 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a classic case of agnosia. I'm pretty sure that's the right term to describe the patient's inability to recognize familiar objects.

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