LCSW: Mental Status Examination

LCSW: Mental Status Examination
When a client is demonstrating loose associations, tangential speech/ thoughts, or a possibility for dementia,
it would be appropriate to complete a ____________ - ANSWERSMental Status Exam


Elements of Mental Status Exam - ANSWERS`- Abstract Reasoning
- Appearance
- Attitude
- Behavior
- Mood/Affect
- Speech
- Thought Process
- Thought Content
- Perceptions
- Cognition
- Insight
- Judgment


When completing a Mental status exam, asking the client to interpret a proverb or identify a theme between
3-4 objects is assessing the client's _________ - ANSWERSAbstract Reasoning


When completing a Mental status exam, noting the client's clothing, grooming, hygiene, etc, is assessing the
client's________________________ - ANSWERSAppearance


When completing a Mental status exam, noting the client's activity level, tics or stereotyped movement,
alertness, facial expressions, etc, is assessing the client's _________________________ - ANSWERSBehavior


When completing a Mental status exam, noting how the client is participating (cooperative, resistant, fearful,
etc) is assessing the client's________________________ - ANSWERSAttitude