Mental status exam

Question 1

4 frontal lobe functions

Answer 1

1. sustained attention
2. set shifting
3. self-monitoring
4. energization

Question 2

3 aspects of language to remember

Answer 2

1. fluency
2. comprehension
3. repetition

Question 3

testing of memory functiion

Answer 3

10, 5, or 3 word tests

Question 4

tests for non-verbal mem

Answer 4

redraw a picture

Question 5

6 cognitive domains that must be tested

Answer 5

1. frontal lobe fucntions
2. calculations
3. language
4. memory
5. visuospatial function
6. social/behavioral skills