Assessments

Question 1

What are some general assessments we may use with mental health?

Answer 1

MMSE

Question 2

If we are focusing on a patients cognition, affect or sensory needs what are some assessments?

Answer 2

ACL
Beck Depression Inventory: Questionnaire

Question 3

Describe the AMPS

Answer 3

measure competence in BADL/IADL

Question 4

Who can the AMPS be used with?

Answer 4

anyone as long as they are 2 and older and living with cognitive perceptual impairments

Question 5

Is a higher or lower score better on amps?

Answer 5

Higher

Question 6

What is the purpose of the A-ONE assessment

Answer 6

detect neurobehavior dysfunction

Question 7

How is the A-ONE administered

Answer 7

structure observation of BADL and mobility

Question 8

Who should the A-ONE be used with?

Answer 8

adults

Question 9

How do you score A-ONE?

Answer 9

independence scale 0=unable to 4-I and specific impairment 0=no impairment
4=unable to perform

Question 10

Who should we use the MoCA with?

Answer 10

adults 55-85 with dementia, parkinsons, huntingtons, CVA, ALS, MS

Question 11

How do you score MoCA?

Answer 11

26-30=normal
18-25 mild cog deficit

Question 12

What are some things the MoCA looks at?

Answer 12

short term memory, EF, attention, working mem, language, orientation to time and place