NR548 Week 5 and 6
Orientation - CORRECT ANSWER-The awareness of the objective world in relation to
the self. Able to name own person, place, and time
Attention - CORRECT ANSWER-The power of concentration, the ability to focus on one
specific thing without being distracted by many environmental stimuli.
Memory - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to lay down and store experiences and
perceptions for later recall.
Recent memory - CORRECT ANSWER-evokes day-to-day events
remote memory - CORRECT ANSWER-brings up years' worth of experiences.
Abstract reasoning - CORRECT ANSWER-Pondering a deeper meaning beyond the
concrete and literal.
Thought process - CORRECT ANSWER-The way a person thinks; the logical train of
thought.
Thought content - CORRECT ANSWER-What the person thinks—specific ideas,
beliefs, the use of words.
Perceptions - CORRECT ANSWER-An awareness of objects through the five senses.
The mental status exam (MSE) - CORRECT ANSWER-is the best tool for establishing a
psychiatric diagnosis.
The MSE includes - CORRECT ANSWER-a combination of observations, impressions,
and the interpretation of client responses and is analogous to the physical exam in the
formulation of an accurate diagnosis.
Mental Status - CORRECT ANSWER-defined as "a state of well-being in which every
individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can
work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his
community"
Consciousness - CORRECT ANSWER-Being aware of one's own existence, feelings,
and thoughts and of the environment. This is the most elementary of mental status
functions.
, Language - CORRECT ANSWER-Using the voice to communicate one's thoughts and
feelings. This is a basic tool of humans, and its loss has a heavy social impact on the
individual.
Mood and affect - CORRECT ANSWER-Both of these elements deal with the prevailing
feelings.
Affect - CORRECT ANSWER-temporary expression of feelings or state of mind
mood - CORRECT ANSWER-more durable, a prolonged display of feelings that color
the whole emotional life.
Components of the mental status exam include - CORRECT ANSWER-•: appearance•
behavior• speech• mood• affect• thought process• thought content• cognition•
insight/judgment
appearance - CORRECT ANSWER-provides important clues about their mental status.
Assessment of appearancce - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the observation and
documentation of posture, dress, grooming, physical appearance (including
distinguishable markings such as scars or tattoos), facial expressions, level of alertness,
and attitudes.
Cultural Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER-A client's dress or tattoos can reflect
culture. For example, in the Samoan and Hawaiian cultures, men sometimes wear a
pareo which resembles a skirt. Tattoos may symbolize a client's cultural identity or
beliefs
Behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-refers to how the client presents themselves during
the examination.
Assessment of behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-eye contact, psychomotor activity
(increased or decreased), movements, mannerisms, stereotypies, and posturing.
Behavioral assessment: Observe how the client responds to the exam. Are their
responses appropriate to the topics? Can they sit still
through the exam? Observe the client's gait as they walk into the office. Are their
movements coordinated, slowed, or excessive? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Speech - CORRECT ANSWER-Speech is an important diagnostic indicator.
Assessment of speech - CORRECT ANSWER-general speech qualities including rate,
rhythm, latency, volume, and content.
Is the speech fast or slow? - CORRECT ANSWER-rate
Orientation - CORRECT ANSWER-The awareness of the objective world in relation to
the self. Able to name own person, place, and time
Attention - CORRECT ANSWER-The power of concentration, the ability to focus on one
specific thing without being distracted by many environmental stimuli.
Memory - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to lay down and store experiences and
perceptions for later recall.
Recent memory - CORRECT ANSWER-evokes day-to-day events
remote memory - CORRECT ANSWER-brings up years' worth of experiences.
Abstract reasoning - CORRECT ANSWER-Pondering a deeper meaning beyond the
concrete and literal.
Thought process - CORRECT ANSWER-The way a person thinks; the logical train of
thought.
Thought content - CORRECT ANSWER-What the person thinks—specific ideas,
beliefs, the use of words.
Perceptions - CORRECT ANSWER-An awareness of objects through the five senses.
The mental status exam (MSE) - CORRECT ANSWER-is the best tool for establishing a
psychiatric diagnosis.
The MSE includes - CORRECT ANSWER-a combination of observations, impressions,
and the interpretation of client responses and is analogous to the physical exam in the
formulation of an accurate diagnosis.
Mental Status - CORRECT ANSWER-defined as "a state of well-being in which every
individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can
work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his
community"
Consciousness - CORRECT ANSWER-Being aware of one's own existence, feelings,
and thoughts and of the environment. This is the most elementary of mental status
functions.
, Language - CORRECT ANSWER-Using the voice to communicate one's thoughts and
feelings. This is a basic tool of humans, and its loss has a heavy social impact on the
individual.
Mood and affect - CORRECT ANSWER-Both of these elements deal with the prevailing
feelings.
Affect - CORRECT ANSWER-temporary expression of feelings or state of mind
mood - CORRECT ANSWER-more durable, a prolonged display of feelings that color
the whole emotional life.
Components of the mental status exam include - CORRECT ANSWER-•: appearance•
behavior• speech• mood• affect• thought process• thought content• cognition•
insight/judgment
appearance - CORRECT ANSWER-provides important clues about their mental status.
Assessment of appearancce - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the observation and
documentation of posture, dress, grooming, physical appearance (including
distinguishable markings such as scars or tattoos), facial expressions, level of alertness,
and attitudes.
Cultural Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER-A client's dress or tattoos can reflect
culture. For example, in the Samoan and Hawaiian cultures, men sometimes wear a
pareo which resembles a skirt. Tattoos may symbolize a client's cultural identity or
beliefs
Behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-refers to how the client presents themselves during
the examination.
Assessment of behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-eye contact, psychomotor activity
(increased or decreased), movements, mannerisms, stereotypies, and posturing.
Behavioral assessment: Observe how the client responds to the exam. Are their
responses appropriate to the topics? Can they sit still
through the exam? Observe the client's gait as they walk into the office. Are their
movements coordinated, slowed, or excessive? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Speech - CORRECT ANSWER-Speech is an important diagnostic indicator.
Assessment of speech - CORRECT ANSWER-general speech qualities including rate,
rhythm, latency, volume, and content.
Is the speech fast or slow? - CORRECT ANSWER-rate
