Mental Status Examination Quiz

Neologisms are made-up words that have meaning only to the ______

Word salad refers to meaningless, disconnected word choices and is a communication characteristic in psychiatric ______

Expressive aphasia can be indicated by word transposition, circumlocutions, and ______

Slumped posture and a lack of facial expression may indicate Parkinson disease or ______

Excessively energetic movements and constantly watchful eyes suggest all of the following EXCEPT: ______

Excessively energetic movements and watchful eyes suggest tension, anxiety, ______, or effects of drugs.

Patient disorientation can result from cerebral trauma, seizures, or ______.

Unusual docility may indicate carelessness or apathy in a patient's emotional status assessment.

Nonverbal cues like posture and eye contact can help assess a patient's state of consciousness, indicating cognitive ______.

In mental status assessment, which of the following medications could potentially be associated with disorientation and confusion? A.Benzodiazepines B.Antibiotics C.Antihistamines D. ______

What does an inappropriate pause in the middle of a thought, phrase, or sentence, known as blocking, indicate in mental status assessment?A.Normal cognitive function B.Delirium C.Emotional disturbance or psychiatric disorder D.Anxiety disorder Answer: Emotional disturbance or psychiatric disorder (C) Blocking is an indication of ______ in the assessment of mental status.

Which of the following behaviors may indicate mental dysfunction or a psychiatric disorder according to the text?A.Regular exercise routine B.Feeling overwhelmed in social situations C.Repetitive checking of locked doors D.Occasional forgetfulness Answer: Repetitive checking of locked doors (C) Repetitive checking of doors is an example of a behavior that may indicate mental dysfunction or a ______.

What type of belief involves false personal beliefs not shared by others in the same culture?A.Delusions B.Obsessions C.Compulsions D.Phobias Answer: Delusions (A) Delusions involve false personal beliefs not shared by others in the same culture, often associated with ______.

Flight of ideas, as mentioned in the text, refers to which of the following in mental status assessment?A.Sequential and organized thought process B.Clear and concise communication C.Slow and deliberate speech D. ______

4/11/24, 12:08 AM Mental Status Examination Process and Thought Evaluation Mental Status Examination Process and Thought Evaluation Answers 1.What does an inappropriate pause in the middle of a thought, phrase, or sentence, known as blocking, indicate in mental status assessment?A.Normal cognitive function B.Delirium C.Emotional disturbance or psychiatric disorder D.Anxiety disorder Answer: Emotional disturbance or psychiatric disorder (C) Blocking is an indication of ______ in the assessment of mental status.

Patients experiencing distorted thinking may exhibit grandiose ideas or ideas of ______

Tactile hallucinations are most commonly associated with alcohol ______

Difficulty eliciting a social smile in an ill-appearing infant might indicate a neurologic condition or infection like ______

Auditory and visual hallucinations are associated with psychiatric disorders, severe depression, acute intoxication, withdrawal, ______, and dementia

What should an examiner be concerned about if a primary caregiver appears detached or ______?

Neurologic condition in the caregiver Answer: Meningitis in the infant (B) If the parent or primary caregiver seems detached or depressed, concern should be raised about possible underlying issues affecting the infant, such as ______

Which sensory experience is NOT mentioned as a potential perceptual distortion? A.Hearing voices B.Feeling worms crawling on the skin C.Seeing vivid images D.Smelling ______

What is the term used to describe the repetition of another person’s words? A.Word salad B.Echolalia C.Perseveration D.Circumlocution Answer: ______

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with aphasia? A.Neologisms B.Flight of ideas C.Repetitive word, phrase, or gesture D.Hesitations and speech rhythm disturbances Answer: Hesitations and speech rhythm disturbances (______)

What does the term 'neologisms' refer to in the context of psychiatric disorders? A.Repetition to avoid revealing forgotten words B. ______

Metabolic disorder, neurologic disorder, and systemic infection are mentioned as potentially contributing to disorientation and confusion, but ________ is not highlighted.

______ should be avoided in patients with depression due to the potential to worsen the condition. Which type of drug is this that should be avoided?

According to the information provided, which medication is NOT recommended for patients with anxiety?

Changes in cognitive functioning like memory loss may be associated with prescribed medications in older adults. Which type of change is specifically mentioned?

Which symptom is NOT associated with depression?

Neologisms are made-up words that have meaning only to the ______

Word salad refers to meaningless, disconnected word choices and is a communication characteristic in psychiatric ______

Expressive aphasia can be indicated by word transposition, circumlocutions, and ______

Excessively energetic movements and constantly watchful eyes suggest all of the following EXCEPT: ______

Slumped posture and a lack of facial expression may indicate Parkinson disease or ______

In mental status assessment, which of the following medications could potentially be associated with disorientation and confusion? A. Benzodiazepines B. Antibiotics C. Antihistamines D. ______

Excessively energetic movements and watchful eyes suggest tension, anxiety, ______, or effects of drugs.

Patient disorientation can result from cerebral trauma, seizures, or ______.

Nonverbal cues like posture and eye contact can help assess a patient's state of consciousness, indicating cognitive ______.

Unusual docility may indicate carelessness or apathy in a patient's emotional status assessment. ______