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Neologisms are made-up words that have meaning only to the ______
Neologisms are made-up words that have meaning only to the ______
patient
Word salad refers to meaningless, disconnected word choices and is a communication characteristic in psychiatric ______
Word salad refers to meaningless, disconnected word choices and is a communication characteristic in psychiatric ______
disorders
Expressive aphasia can be indicated by word transposition, circumlocutions, and ______
Expressive aphasia can be indicated by word transposition, circumlocutions, and ______
neologisms
Slumped posture and a lack of facial expression may indicate Parkinson disease or ______
Slumped posture and a lack of facial expression may indicate Parkinson disease or ______
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Excessively energetic movements and constantly watchful eyes suggest all of the following EXCEPT: ______
Excessively energetic movements and constantly watchful eyes suggest all of the following EXCEPT: ______
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Excessively energetic movements and watchful eyes suggest tension, anxiety, ______, or effects of drugs.
Excessively energetic movements and watchful eyes suggest tension, anxiety, ______, or effects of drugs.
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Patient disorientation can result from cerebral trauma, seizures, or ______.
Patient disorientation can result from cerebral trauma, seizures, or ______.
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Unusual docility may indicate carelessness or apathy in a patient's emotional status assessment.
Unusual docility may indicate carelessness or apathy in a patient's emotional status assessment.
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Nonverbal cues like posture and eye contact can help assess a patient's state of consciousness, indicating cognitive ______.
Nonverbal cues like posture and eye contact can help assess a patient's state of consciousness, indicating cognitive ______.
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In mental status assessment, which of the following medications could potentially be associated with disorientation and confusion? A.Benzodiazepines B.Antibiotics C.Antihistamines D. ______
In mental status assessment, which of the following medications could potentially be associated with disorientation and confusion? A.Benzodiazepines B.Antibiotics C.Antihistamines D. ______
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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.
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.
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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 ______.
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 ______.
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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 ______.
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 ______.
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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. ______
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. ______
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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.
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.
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Patients experiencing distorted thinking may exhibit grandiose ideas or ideas of ______
Patients experiencing distorted thinking may exhibit grandiose ideas or ideas of ______
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Tactile hallucinations are most commonly associated with alcohol ______
Tactile hallucinations are most commonly associated with alcohol ______
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Difficulty eliciting a social smile in an ill-appearing infant might indicate a neurologic condition or infection like ______
Difficulty eliciting a social smile in an ill-appearing infant might indicate a neurologic condition or infection like ______
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Auditory and visual hallucinations are associated with psychiatric disorders, severe depression, acute intoxication, withdrawal, ______, and dementia
Auditory and visual hallucinations are associated with psychiatric disorders, severe depression, acute intoxication, withdrawal, ______, and dementia
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What should an examiner be concerned about if a primary caregiver appears detached or ______?
What should an examiner be concerned about if a primary caregiver appears detached or ______?
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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 ______
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 ______
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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 ______
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 ______
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What is the term used to describe the repetition of another person’s words? A.Word salad B.Echolalia C.Perseveration D.Circumlocution Answer: ______
What is the term used to describe the repetition of another person’s words? A.Word salad B.Echolalia C.Perseveration D.Circumlocution Answer: ______
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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 (______)
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 (______)
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What does the term 'neologisms' refer to in the context of psychiatric disorders? A.Repetition to avoid revealing forgotten words B. ______
What does the term 'neologisms' refer to in the context of psychiatric disorders? A.Repetition to avoid revealing forgotten words B. ______
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Metabolic disorder, neurologic disorder, and systemic infection are mentioned as potentially contributing to disorientation and confusion, but ________ is not highlighted.
Metabolic disorder, neurologic disorder, and systemic infection are mentioned as potentially contributing to disorientation and confusion, but ________ is not highlighted.
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______ 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?
______ 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?
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According to the information provided, which medication is NOT recommended for patients with anxiety?
According to the information provided, which medication is NOT recommended for patients with anxiety?
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Changes in cognitive functioning like memory loss may be associated with prescribed medications in older adults. Which type of change is specifically mentioned?
Changes in cognitive functioning like memory loss may be associated with prescribed medications in older adults. Which type of change is specifically mentioned?
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Which symptom is NOT associated with depression?
Which symptom is NOT associated with depression?
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Neologisms are made-up words that have meaning only to the ______
Neologisms are made-up words that have meaning only to the ______
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Word salad refers to meaningless, disconnected word choices and is a communication characteristic in psychiatric ______
Word salad refers to meaningless, disconnected word choices and is a communication characteristic in psychiatric ______
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Expressive aphasia can be indicated by word transposition, circumlocutions, and ______
Expressive aphasia can be indicated by word transposition, circumlocutions, and ______
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Excessively energetic movements and constantly watchful eyes suggest all of the following EXCEPT: ______
Excessively energetic movements and constantly watchful eyes suggest all of the following EXCEPT: ______
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Slumped posture and a lack of facial expression may indicate Parkinson disease or ______
Slumped posture and a lack of facial expression may indicate Parkinson disease or ______
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In mental status assessment, which of the following medications could potentially be associated with disorientation and confusion? A. Benzodiazepines B. Antibiotics C. Antihistamines D. ______
In mental status assessment, which of the following medications could potentially be associated with disorientation and confusion? A. Benzodiazepines B. Antibiotics C. Antihistamines D. ______
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Excessively energetic movements and watchful eyes suggest tension, anxiety, ______, or effects of drugs.
Excessively energetic movements and watchful eyes suggest tension, anxiety, ______, or effects of drugs.
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Patient disorientation can result from cerebral trauma, seizures, or ______.
Patient disorientation can result from cerebral trauma, seizures, or ______.
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Nonverbal cues like posture and eye contact can help assess a patient's state of consciousness, indicating cognitive ______.
Nonverbal cues like posture and eye contact can help assess a patient's state of consciousness, indicating cognitive ______.
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Unusual docility may indicate carelessness or apathy in a patient's emotional status assessment. ______
Unusual docility may indicate carelessness or apathy in a patient's emotional status assessment. ______
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