Chapter 7 Mental Status Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main concepts of the mental status exam.
A
Appearance behavior language loc memory knowledge abstract thinking.
2
Q
What do we look for in physical appearance and behavior?
A
Gender and race.
Age
Sign of Acute stress.
3
Q
What does obtunded mean?
A
Difficult to arouse.
4
Q
What does the Glasgow coma scale rate?
A
Level of consciousness
5
Q
What is aphasia?
A
Sensory Unable to understand speech or
motor understands speech cannot speak fluent sentences.
6
Q
Interpersonal violence is present what is the next step?
A
Having a one on one with just the patient and the nurse.
