MCQ,Neurology Answer 28

The correct answer is A.

The Halstead-Reitan Battery is a group of tests that reflects the basic and higher level cognitive and neuro-sensory functioning of the entire brain, and can be used in a serial fashion with little learning effect being present. Since there is recovery of function for up to 2 years post CNS-trauma, test results can demonstrate that the present loss the patient is experiencing is not permanent.
The Stanford Binet Intelligence Test (choice B), used in the adult, mainly reflects verbal skills and consequently would miss large portions of this man's situation.
The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (choice C) assesses developmental and social functioning, not cognitive and neuro-sensory abilities.
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (choice D) confines its results to intelligence assessment and does not assess more basic issues like aphasia and neuro-sensory skills.
The Wide Range Achievement Test (choice E) assesses academic achievement only.

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