16 Questions
During which part of the neurologic system examination is the mental status portion typically performed?
Continually, throughout the entire interaction with a patient
What does a sudden loss of the ability to understand spoken language indicate?
Temporal lobe
Which area of the brain is responsible for speech production and articulation?
Broca area
What role does the frontal cortex play in language processing?
Speech production and articulation
Which brain region is involved in coordinating voluntary movements, posture, and balance?
Cerebellum
In which brain area is the Wernicke speech area located?
Temporal lobe
The ability for abstract thinking normally develops during?
Adolescence
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used to:
Estimate cognitive changes quantitatively
Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:
State of consciousness
When you ask the patient to tell you the meaning of a proverb or metaphor, you are assessing which of the following?
Abstract reasoning
Impairment of arithmetic skills is often the result of:
Depression
Orientation to person, place, and time may help diagnose:
Neurological disorders
Deficits in abstract thinking may be observed in individuals with:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
The inability to comprehend metaphors and idiomatic expressions may be indicative of:
Aphasia
Difficulty in solving arithmetic problems may be a symptom of:
Dyscalculia
The use of proverbs and metaphors in assessment is more likely to be beneficial for individuals with:
Major depressive disorder
Test your knowledge of Chapter 07: Mental Status Ball from Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition with this multiple choice quiz. Assess your understanding of the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free