Mental Status Examination

Question 1

The most anterior portion of the frontal lobe; seat of all higher cortical or executive functions

Answer 1

Prefrontal cortex

Question 2

Contains the language center for expression (Broca’s area)

Answer 2

Left Frontal lobe

Question 3

Contains the center for understanding (Wernicke’s area)

Answer 3

Left Temporal lobe

Question 4

Prefrontal Cortical functions (6)

Answer 4

Alertness
Orientation
Memory
Judgement 
Insight
Language

Question 5

Measure of attention rather than memory

Answer 5

Immediate Memory

Question 6

A loss of memory caused by brain damage or by severe emotional trauma

Answer 6

Amnesia

Question 7

A progressive organic mental disorder characterized by chronic personality disintegration, confusion, disorientation, etc.

Answer 7

Dementia

Question 8

Type of amnesia where there is an inability to recall experiences that occurred BEFORE the onset of the amnestic state

Answer 8

Retrograde Amnesia

Question 9

Amnesia which indicates an inability to store, retain, and recall new knowledge

Answer 9

Anterograde Amnesia

Question 10

It is always tested last because it is the most subjective part of the neurological examination

Answer 10

Sensory