When Administering the Mini-Cog Mental Status Examination, the Older Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

When administering the Mini-Cog mental status examination, the older patient refuses to draw the face of a clock. How should the nurse score this finding?

• A) Delirium
• B) Confusion
• C) Correct response
• D) Abnormal response

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Definitions:

Disinhibited

Exhibiting reduced restraint or a lack of inhibition in behavior and speech, often resulting from emotional distress, brain injury, or other conditions.

Depressant

A class of drugs that reduce neural activity and slow down the functions of the body.

Hallucinogenic

Substances that cause alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, and thought, often inducing visions or experiences that seem real but are not.

Opiate Receptors

Specialized proteins located in the brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract that interact with opiate drugs and endogenous opioids to reduce pain and induce feelings of pleasure.