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Which of the following best describes a person in a state of stupor or semi-coma?
Which of the following best describes a person in a state of stupor or semi-coma?
- Fully responsive to external stimuli
- Conscious but unable to speak
- Unconscious but withdraws hand to avoid pain (correct)
- Verbal but with incomprehensible sounds
What is a key characteristic of a person in a state of coma according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of a person in a state of coma according to the text?
- Can have reflex activity but no purposeful movement (correct)
- Responds only to pain
- Withdraws hand to avoid pain
- Shows clear verbal responses
According to the Glasgow Coma Scale, what score is given if a patient opens their eyes spontaneously?
According to the Glasgow Coma Scale, what score is given if a patient opens their eyes spontaneously?
- 6 points
- 5 points
- 4 points (correct)
- 3 points
Which speech disorder is characterized by difficulty in talking due to laryngeal disease?
Which speech disorder is characterized by difficulty in talking due to laryngeal disease?
What is a typical characteristic of dysarthria?
What is a typical characteristic of dysarthria?
In mental status assessments, what does the Glasgow Coma Scale measure?
In mental status assessments, what does the Glasgow Coma Scale measure?
What level of consciousness is characterized by being fully aware of external and internal stimuli, conducting meaningful interpersonal interactions, and being oriented?
What level of consciousness is characterized by being fully aware of external and internal stimuli, conducting meaningful interpersonal interactions, and being oriented?
In mental status assessment, which cognitive function includes the ability to recall 4 unrelated words at specified testing intervals?
In mental status assessment, which cognitive function includes the ability to recall 4 unrelated words at specified testing intervals?
Which level of consciousness is described as requiring constant stimulation for even marginal cooperation and conversing in monosyllables when aroused?
Which level of consciousness is described as requiring constant stimulation for even marginal cooperation and conversing in monosyllables when aroused?
What is a characteristic feature of someone in a lethargic state according to the mental status assessment documentation?
What is a characteristic feature of someone in a lethargic state according to the mental status assessment documentation?
Which aspect of thought processes in mental status assessment refers to having logical and coherent perceptions?
Which aspect of thought processes in mental status assessment refers to having logical and coherent perceptions?
What cognitive ability is associated with being able to attend cooperatively with an interviewer according to the mental status assessment documentation?
What cognitive ability is associated with being able to attend cooperatively with an interviewer according to the mental status assessment documentation?
Which term describes a state of excessive well-being and cheerfulness, considered inappropriate given the individual's physical and mental condition?
Which term describes a state of excessive well-being and cheerfulness, considered inappropriate given the individual's physical and mental condition?
What term is used to describe a person who is easily annoyed and provoked, often leading to impatience?
What term is used to describe a person who is easily annoyed and provoked, often leading to impatience?
Which mood abnormality involves rapid shifts in emotions, where a person expresses euphoric, tearful, and angry feelings in quick succession?
Which mood abnormality involves rapid shifts in emotions, where a person expresses euphoric, tearful, and angry feelings in quick succession?
When a person feels love and hate toward another individual simultaneously, what term best describes this emotional conflict?
When a person feels love and hate toward another individual simultaneously, what term best describes this emotional conflict?
Which term best defines a state of excessive happiness, joy, and optimism without necessarily being pathological?
Which term best defines a state of excessive happiness, joy, and optimism without necessarily being pathological?
If a person expresses violent behavior towards themselves or others while in a state of furious loss of control, what term is most appropriate for this emotional state?
If a person expresses violent behavior towards themselves or others while in a state of furious loss of control, what term is most appropriate for this emotional state?
What is the purpose of using the Glasgow Coma Scale for aging persons in the hospital or extended care setting?
What is the purpose of using the Glasgow Coma Scale for aging persons in the hospital or extended care setting?
In assessing cognitive function, what does it mean when an aging person is considered 'oriented'?
In assessing cognitive function, what does it mean when an aging person is considered 'oriented'?
What is the average number of words recalled by persons in the eighth decade over five minutes?
What is the average number of words recalled by persons in the eighth decade over five minutes?
Why is the Set Test recommended as a supplemental Mental Status examination for individuals aged 65 to 85?
Why is the Set Test recommended as a supplemental Mental Status examination for individuals aged 65 to 85?
What aspect of a person's behavior is assessed based on their posture, dress, and grooming in mental status assessments?
What aspect of a person's behavior is assessed based on their posture, dress, and grooming in mental status assessments?
In mental status assessments, what does 'appropriate facial expression' indicate about a person's behavior?
In mental status assessments, what does 'appropriate facial expression' indicate about a person's behavior?
What is phobia characterized by?
What is phobia characterized by?
Which of the following is an example of hypochondriasis?
Which of the following is an example of hypochondriasis?
What characterizes obsession?
What characterizes obsession?
Which ritual is characterized by arranging items into a perfect order?
Which ritual is characterized by arranging items into a perfect order?
What best describes counting rituals?
What best describes counting rituals?
Which behavior is associated with cleanliness rituals?
Which behavior is associated with cleanliness rituals?
