Mental State Examination Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What parameters are covered within the mental state examination?
A
Appearance and behaviour Speech Affect and mood Thoughts: control and content Perception Cognition Insight
2
Q
What parameters of appearance can be described in an MSE?
A
Age/gender/race Grooming Attire Posture Gait/movements Injuries/illness Smell
3
Q
What parameters of behaviour can be described in an MSE?
A
Eye contact Rapport Open/guarded/suspicious Agitated Disinhibition/overfamiliarity
4
Q
What parameters of speech can be described in an MSE?
A
Rate Amount Tone Delay Volume
5
Q
Mood is objective/subjective while affect is objective/subjective
A
Mood = subjective Affect = objective
6
Q
Mood is how the patient describes how they are feeling. True/false?
A
True
7
Q
What is affect?
A
Your observation of how the patient appears through the interview
8
Q
Give some examples of varying affect
A
Reactive affect (normal) Flattened affect Blunted affect Unreactive affect Labile affect
9
Q
What parameters of cognitive function can be assessed during an MSE?
A
Orientation
Concentration
Memory
10
Q
What is insight in terms of MSE?
A
If the patient recognises that they are unwell and need treatment etc.
