Mental Status Examination

Question 1

Used to evaluate the client’s current mental functioning

Answer 1

Mental Status Exam

Question 2

Elements of the Mental Status Exam

Answer 2

Abstract Reasoning, Appearance, Attitude, Behavior, Mood/Affect, Speech, Thought Process, Thought Content, Perceptions, Cognition, Insight, Judgment

Question 3

MMSE

Answer 3

Mini Mental Status Exam

Question 4

Information can be gathered informally over the course of an interview/assessment or formally through direct questions.

Answer 4

Mental Status Exam

Question 5

A score below 24…

Answer 5

indicate abnormal cognitive functioning.

Question 6

A score below 21…

Answer 6

indicates increased odds of dementia.

Question 7

A score between 24-30

Answer 7

indicates no cognitive impairment.

Question 8

A score between 18-23

Answer 8

indicates mild cognitive impairment.

Question 9

A score between 1-17

Answer 9

indicates severe cognitive impairment.

Question 10

Is a brief 30-point questionnaire that is used to test for cognitive impairment. It is often used to identify possible dementia and then to track changes in cognitive functioning over time, particularly in clients with Alzheimer’s dementia.

Answer 10

MMSE