10 Questions
What does the F in FANCAPES stand for in the mnemonic for organizing deep and focused assessments?
Fluid
Which assessment tool is specifically mentioned for assessing depression in dementia?
Clinical Dementia Rating Scale
In the MDS 3.0, what is emphasized to improve patient input into the assessment process?
Direct resident interviews
What does the letter P represent in the FANCAPES mnemonic?
Pain
Which assessment tool is designed to assess basic areas of function according to the text?
Functional Activities Questionnaire
What is the main purpose of using the mnemonic FANCAPES in emergency situations according to the text?
To organize deep and focused assessments
'Aeration' in the FANCAPES mnemonic primarily refers to assessing what aspect?
Respiratory function
'Cognition, communication' as part of the FANCAPES mnemonic emphasizes assessing what aspect of a patient's health?
'Mental status'
'Pain' in the FANCAPES mnemonic indicates that assessments should focus on what specific patient experience?
'Discomfort or distress'
'Activity/abilities' in the FANCAPES mnemonic suggests evaluating what aspect of a patient's health?
'Physical mobility'
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