During a Morning Assessment,the Nurse Notices That an Older Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

During a morning assessment,the nurse notices that an older patient is less attentive and is unable to recall yesterday's events.Which test is appropriate for assessing the patient's mental status?

• A)Geriatric Depression Scale, short form
• B)Rapid Disability Rating Scale-2
• C)Mini-Cog
• D)Get Up and Go Test

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Definitions:

Timer Parameters

The settings or values that determine the operation of a timer, including its start, duration, and end conditions, critical in timed control operations.

Mechanical Timing Relay

A type of relay that uses mechanical components to delay the actuation of the relay contacts, providing timed control.

Preset Time Interval

A predetermined duration set within timers or clocks in a system, after which a specific action is triggered.

On-Delay Timed Period

A pre-set duration that must elapse after a signal is received before an action is initiated, commonly used in control and automation processes.