12 Questions
What are the components of the Mental Status exam?
Appearance and behavior, speech and language, mood, thoughts and perceptions, cognitive function, higher cognitive functions
What does dementia refer to?
A chronic disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury
Which of the following is not a component of the Mental Status exam?
Visual acuity
What does the term 'level of consciousness' refer to in the Mental Status exam?
Arousal intact, the person opens the eyes, looks at you, responds fully and appropriately to stimuli
What are some common symptoms associated with changes in mood, attention, and speech?
Anxiety, ritualistic behavior, phobias
What does the term 'orientation' refer to in the context of the Mental Status exam?
(...) attention to time, place, and person
What term is used to describe a patient who responds slowly and is somewhat confused, with decreased alertness and interest in the environment?
Obtundation
In what state does a patient respond to repeated painful stimuli but remains unarousable with eyes closed?
Coma
Which action can be performed to arouse a patient from stupor?
Pinch a tendon or rub the sternum
Which part of the nervous system contains both motor and sensory fibers in most peripheral nerves?
Peripheral Nervous System
What does an obtunded patient do in response to shaking gently as if awakening a sleeper?
Opens the eyes and looks at you, but responds slowly and somewhat confused
What is the best way to assess the level of consciousness (arousal) in a lethargic patient?
Speak to the patient in a loud voice
Test your knowledge of common symptoms related to mental status and behavior, including changes in mood, attention, speech, memory, insight, and judgment. This quiz covers topics such as anxiety, ritualistic behavior, phobias, and dementia.
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