Author Question: All of the following are correct assumptions about mental status tools except a. They can be used ... (Read 45 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

All of the following are correct assumptions about mental status tools except

a. They can be used with medical and psychiatric patients
b. They assess level of impairment
c. They take into consideration education and race
d. None of the above

Question 2

Skilled nursing facilities offer a higher level of care than nursing facilities.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

jasonq · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Most mental status tools, such as the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) (Folstein), the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) (Pfiffer), and the Mental Status Questionnaire (MSQ) (Kahn), assess level of impairment (response B) and can be used with medical and psychiatric patients. Only the SPMSQ can correct for education level and race.

Answer to Question 2

T
Skilled nursing facilities require a higher level of staffing by RNs and therapists, and they are capable of offering a higher level of care.