Question 1

While interviewing a patient, you ask him to explain the "Lion and the Mouse" to assess:

Accepted Answer

A)  reading comprehension. 
B)  attention span. 
C)  mood and feeling. 
D)  reasoning skills. 
A)  reading comprehension. 
B)  attention span. 
C)  mood and feeling. 
D)  reasoning skills.

Question 2

Which clinical assessments test attention span?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spell WORLD backward. 
B)  Draw a clock. 
C)  Say the days of the week. 
D)  Do arithmetic calculations. 
E)  Explain "a stitch in time saves nine." 
A)  Spell WORLD backward. 
B)  Draw a clock. 
C)  Say the days of the week. 
D)  Do arithmetic calculations. 
E)  Explain "a stitch in time saves nine."

Question 3

Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to understand analogies. 
B)  abstract reasoning. 
C)  attention span. 
D)  state of consciousness. 
A)  ability to understand analogies. 
B)  abstract reasoning. 
C)  attention span. 
D)  state of consciousness.

Question 4

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  estimate cognitive changes quantitatively. 
B)  estimate personality disorders qualitatively. 
C)  diagnose neurologic disorders. 
D)  determine the cause of memory loss. 
A)  estimate cognitive changes quantitatively. 
B)  estimate personality disorders qualitatively. 
C)  diagnose neurologic disorders. 
D)  determine the cause of memory loss.

Question 5

Loss of immediate and recent memory with retention of remote memory suggests:

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D) . 
B)  impaired judgment. 
C)  stupor. 
D)  dementia. 
A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D) . 
B)  impaired judgment. 
C)  stupor. 
D)  dementia.

Question 6

When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the history-taking process 
B)  During assessment of cranial nerves and deep tendon reflexes 
C)  During the time when questions related to memory are asked 
D)  Continually, throughout the entire interaction with a patient 
A)  During the history-taking process 
B)  During assessment of cranial nerves and deep tendon reflexes 
C)  During the time when questions related to memory are asked 
D)  Continually, throughout the entire interaction with a patient

Question 7

Impairment of arithmetic skills is often the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  impaired execution of motor skills. 
B)  impaired judgment. 
C)  perceptual distortions. 
D)  depression. 
A)  impaired execution of motor skills. 
B)  impaired judgment. 
C)  perceptual distortions. 
D)  depression.

While interviewing a patient, you ask him to explain the "Lion and the Mouse" to assess:

Which clinical assessments test attention span?

Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used to:

Loss of immediate and recent memory with retention of remote memory suggests:

When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?

Impairment of arithmetic skills is often the result of:

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Clinical Reasoning

Documentation

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting it All Together

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

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Exam 7: Mental Status

While interviewing a patient, you ask him to explain the "Lion and the Mouse" to assess:

Which clinical assessments test attention span?

Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used to:

Loss of immediate and recent memory with retention of remote memory suggests:

When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?

Impairment of arithmetic skills is often the result of:

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Clinical Reasoning

Documentation

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting it All Together

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

Filters