W7_12 The Mental Status Exam

Question 1

mnemonic for depression?

Answer 1

Sleep
Interest
Guilt
Energy
Concentration
Appetite
Psychomotor retardation
Suicide

Question 2

name 4 frontal lobe functions?

Answer 2

sustained attention;
set shifting;
self-monitoring/awareness;
energization/motivation/etc.

Question 3

what are three phases of memory testing that can be done with word testing?

Answer 3

immediate;
delayed;
recognition

Question 4

in the mental state exam, which 6 (all) cognitive domains should be tested?

Answer 4

frontal lobe function;
calculations;
language;
memory;
visuospatial function;
social skills/mood/etc