MSE - MC

Question 1

The nurse assesses using Glasgow Coma Scale. What indicator would be used to determine the sTcore?

Answer 1

Eye opening, and appropriateness of verbal & motor responses.

Question 2

Why would you use a Geriatric Depression Scale in assessing for dementia?

Answer 2

Because depression often mimics signs and symptoms of dementia.

Question 3

The nurse documents the Mini MSE. What information will be documented?

Answer 3

Orientation, Memory, Speech & Cognitive Functions

Question 4

Assessing orientation, the nurse asks questions related to person, place and time. Which are usually lost first?

Answer 4

Time first, person last.

Question 5

When the nurse asks the client to explain similarities and differences between objects, what abilities are being tested?

Answer 5

Abstract Reasoning

Question 6

39yo F Client happily married, 4 kids and college professor. What psychosocial development phase is she in?

Answer 6

Generativity