40 Questions
What does an inappropriate pause in the middle of a thought, phrase, or sentence, known as blocking, indicate in mental status assessment?
Emotional disturbance or psychiatric disorder
Which of the following behaviors may indicate mental dysfunction or a psychiatric disorder according to the text?
Repetitive checking of locked doors
What type of belief involves false personal beliefs not shared by others in the same culture?
Delusions
Flight of ideas, as mentioned in the text, refers to which of the following in mental status assessment?
Rapid disconnected thoughts
What is indicated by a patient having delusions of grandeur or of being controlled by an outside force?
Psychiatric disorders or delirium
What are some risk factors associated with suicide according to the text?
Identifying as LGBTQ and having adverse childhood experiences
Which of the following is a sign of distorted thinking mentioned in the text?
Demonstrating jealousy and grandiose ideas
What should healthcare providers observe in a patient's thought process?
The appropriateness of sequence and coherence
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for suicide in the text?
Living with a supportive family
What is a common characteristic of patients experiencing distorted thinking?
Grandiose ideas or ideas of reference
What type of hallucinations are most commonly associated with alcohol withdrawal?
Tactile
In infants, what behavior might indicate a possible neurologic condition or infection like meningitis?
Inability to recognize faces
Which condition is NOT associated with auditory and visual hallucinations?
Hypertension
What should an examiner be concerned about if a primary caregiver appears detached or depressed?
Meningitis in the infant
Which sensory experience is NOT mentioned as a potential perceptual distortion?
Smelling flowers
What is the term used to describe the repetition of another person’s words?
Echolalia
Which of the following is a characteristic associated with aphasia?
Hesitations and speech rhythm disturbances
What does the term 'neologisms' refer to in the context of psychiatric disorders?
Made-up words meaningful only to the patient
Which of the following communication characteristics involves disordered words or sentences?
Word salad
Which type of aphasia may be indicated by word transposition, circumlocutions, and neologisms?
Expressive aphasia
What might slumped posture and a lack of facial expression indicate in a patient?
Parkinson disease
Excessively energetic movements and constantly watchful eyes suggest all of the following EXCEPT:
Parkinson disease
What can patient disorientation suggest according to the text?
Delirium
Which behavior may indicate carelessness or apathy in a patient's emotional status assessment?
Unusual docility
How might nonverbal communication like posture and eye contact help assess a patient's state of consciousness?
By indicating cognitive impairment
In mental status assessment, which of the following medications could potentially be associated with disorientation and confusion?
Benzodiazepines
Which of the following factors could contribute to a patient experiencing mood swings and anxiety, according to the text?
Withdrawal from alcohol
What type of medication could potentially lead to drug toxicity resulting in lethargy and agitation in a patient?
Tricyclic antidepressants
Which of the following complementary therapies might be linked to psychiatric symptoms such as hallucinations and anxiety?
Gingko biloba
Which of the following health conditions is NOT mentioned in the text as potentially contributing to disorientation and confusion?
Dental cavity
What type of drug should be avoided in patients with depression due to the potential to worsen the condition?
Beta-blockers
Which medication is NOT recommended for patients with anxiety based on the information provided?
Antibiotics
What change in cognitive functioning in older adults may be associated with prescribed medications?
Decreased memory
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with depression according to the text?
Feeling best in the middle of the day
What is a potential indicator of a psychiatric disorder in children based on the text?
Behaviour changes related to specific events
Which statement is true regarding adolescents and risk-taking behaviors?
Adolescents may engage in risk-taking behaviors
What is one potential sign of a psychiatric disorder in older adults based on the text?
Hopelessness and helplessness
Which behavior is considered a possible indicator of a psychiatric disorder in individuals experiencing anxiety?
Spending excessive time checking things
What change in activities of daily living may indicate a mental health concern in older adults?
Depression, somatic complaints, lack of interest in personal care
What type of thoughts or plans may indicate a risk for self-harm or harm to others?
No plans for the future, thoughts or plans for hurting self and/or others, thoughts about dying, hopelessness
Understand the Mental Status 99 process for evaluating thought processes and content. Learn to identify and assess signs of emotional disturbances or psychiatric disorders through examining thought patterns and content.
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