Assessing mental function

Question 1

Which test uses score is out of 100?

Answer 1

Addenbrokes (ACE-R)

Question 2

What is the cut off point for the Addenbrookes?

Answer 2

Below 88 or 82 /100

Question 3

What test uses 6 questions and what is the score for a healthy person?

Answer 3

Kingshill 6 item cognitive test

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Question 4

Under what two acts can you detain someone?

Answer 4

Mental health act

Mental capacity act - if you believe they are lacking capacity. Capacity is assumed

Question 5

Who do you need to section under the mental health act?

Answer 5

2 doctors - 1 can’t know patient

Social worker (trained)

A member for family to agree

Question 6

What are the relevant sections of the mental health act?

Answer 6

Section 2 - This is for assessment as you do not know the patient. LONG TERM

Section 3 - Already know what is wrong and need to section them. 117 aftercare

Question 7

What are three types of ageing?

Answer 7

Chronological

Functional

Biological - Metabolic agents, cellular ageing (telomeres), wear and tear, evolutionary (non reproductive so good for species)