NBCOT Assessments

Mini-mental state exam - correct answer quick screen of cognitive function Max score-30, 24 or below cognitive impairment Interview, writing sentient, follow directions, copy polygon Short portable mental status questionnaire - correct answer Focus on intellectual function 9 questions, day of week, preside, subtraction total number of errors, 0-2 is intact, 3-4 mild, 5-7 moderate, 8-10 severe adult/adolescent sensory profile - correct answer identify personal behavioral responses, develop strategies questionnaire, 11-65 years ACLS - correct answer Cognitive level, leather stitching, large available Level 3-running, level 4-whipstitch, level 5-cordovan Adults with psych or cognitive dysfunction Beck Depression inventory-presence and depth of depression - correct answer Rates feelings relative to 21 characterizes, such as mood, pessimism, satisfaction, body image, work, sleep, libido, etc. Higher scores-higher depression Elder depression scale-depression in elderly - correct answer depression in elderly 30 item checklist, yes or no, 10-11 indicates depression Hamilton depression rating scale - correct answer severity of illness and changes over time Interview family, staff, etc. 17 symptoms-depressed mood, guilt, suicide, medical issues, weight loss