Question 1

While interviewing a patient, you ask him to explain the "Lion and the Mouse" to assess:

Accepted Answer

A)   reading comprehension.
B)   attention span.
C)   mood and feeling.
D)   reasoning skills.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Loss of immediate and recent memory with retention of remote memory suggests:

Accepted Answer

A)   attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D)  .
B)   impaired judgment.
C)   stupor.
D)   dementia.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Impairment of arithmetic skills is often the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)   impaired execution of motor skills.
B)   impaired judgment.
C)   perceptual distortions.
D)   depression.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which clinical assessments test attention span?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spell WORLD backward.
B)   Draw a clock.
C)   Say the days of the week.
D)   Do arithmetic calculations.
E)   Explain "a stitch in time saves nine."F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?

Accepted Answer

A)   During the history-taking process
B)   During assessment of cranial nerves and deep tendon reflexes
C)   During the time when questions related to memory are asked
D)   Continually, throughout the entire interaction with a patientE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:

Accepted Answer

A)   ability to understand analogies.
B)   abstract reasoning.
C)   attention span.
D)   state of consciousness.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)  may be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)   estimate cognitive changes quantitatively.
B)   estimate personality disorders qualitatively.
C)   diagnose neurologic disorders.
D)   determine the cause of memory loss.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 7: Mental Status

When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?

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While interviewing a patient, you ask him to explain the "Lion and the Mouse" to assess:

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Which clinical assessments test attention span?

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Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:

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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used to:

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Impairment of arithmetic skills is often the result of:

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Loss of immediate and recent memory with retention of remote memory suggests:

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Exam 7: Mental Status

When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination performed?

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While interviewing a patient, you ask him to explain the "Lion and the Mouse" to assess:

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Which clinical assessments test attention span?

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Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine:

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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used to:

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Impairment of arithmetic skills is often the result of:

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Loss of immediate and recent memory with retention of remote memory suggests:

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