Mental State Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Mental State Examination? (10)
A
- Appearance and behaviour
- Speech
- Mood
- Affect (How they express their mood)
- Thought content
- Thought process
- Perceptions
- Cognition
- Insight
- Judgement
2
Q
When do you complete a MSE?
A
- During initial contact/ assessment
- If their is a change in their mental state
3
Q
What is a MSE?
A
-Examining a persons mental state at a given time
4
Q
How does an MSE interrelate?
A
- Ensure a holistic approach
- Each component of MSE can impact another
- Only focusing on one component can lead to missing other symptoms
