Mental Health and Mental Status Exam

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What aspect of cognition is assessed by calculations and the construction of objects with two or three dimensions?

  • Vocabulary
  • Thought process
  • Abstract thinking (correct)
  • Insight

Which term refers to the patient's awareness of whether their symptoms or behaviors are normal or abnormal?

  • Insight (correct)
  • Affect
  • Mood
  • Thought content

In the context of speech and language assessment, what does DYSARTHIA refer to?

  • Defective articulation (correct)
  • Disorder of language
  • Hesitancies and gaps in speech
  • Impaired volume, quality, or pitch of the voice

Which term describes a fluctuating pattern of observable behaviors that express subjective feelings or emotions?

<p>Affect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What area of assessment involves observing if the patient's expression is clear, distinct, and has a nasal quality?

<p>Articulation of Words (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in assessing Appearance & Behavior?

<p>Quantity of speech (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of mental health according to the WHO?

<p>A state of well-being where an individual can realize their abilities and cope with life stresses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a factor affecting mental health as per the text?

<p>Physical health status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does memory involve according to the text?

<p>Registering and retaining information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the sensory awareness of objects in the environment and their interrelationships?

<p>Perceptions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for orientation according to the text?

<p>Awareness of personal identity, place, and time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for testing immediate repetition of material according to the text?

<p>Memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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