Mental Status Exam Flashcards
1
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What is the Mental Status Exam NOT?
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Screening tool for dementia
Serial Assessment for Delerium
2
Q
ABC from ABC STAMP LICKER
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Appearance
Behavior
Cooperation
3
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STAMP from ABC STAMP LICKER
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Speech Thought Affect Mood Perceptions
4
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LICKER from ABC STAMP LICKER
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Level of consciousness Insight Cognitive functioning Killer Endings (SI/HI) Reliability
5
Q
Speech Proper
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Also referred to as THOUGHT PROCESS
Volume and Articulation
6
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(Reading) Comprehension
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Read and obey the following: “Close your eyes”
7
Q
Flight of Ideas
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Sentences make sense but there is no message
8
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Looseness of Association
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Also called Word Salad
No sense to sentences or overall message