Ch. 7: Mental Health Assessment Flashcards
Comprehensive mental health assessment includes
obtaining information about the mental and emotional health of an individual
The limbic system, also known as the emotional brain, controls…
regulation of memory and basic emotions
Pertinent elements of a psychosocial history include questions to the patient about…
self-concept, relationships, stressors, anger, and alcohol and drug use
Depression is more commonly seen in
women between the ages of 25 and 44 years
Alterations in mental status are assessed by…
asking the patient about orientation, memory, calculation abilities, communication skills, judgment and reasoning, and abstract reasoning
Regarding the care of infants and children…
drug and alcohol use by the mother should be assessed
Often misinterpreted as a manifestation of aging
depression in older adults
