A patient’s inability to follow simple instructions could indicate with of the following findings? A. Dysphonia B. Amnesia C. Aphasia D. Depression - D. Depression A patient scores a 3 on a mini-cog assessment instrument for dementia, What does this score indicate? A. Advanced dementia B. Early dementia C. Need for further evaluation D. Negative screen for dementia - D. Negative screen for dementia The examiner asks the patient to complete this statement: "A bird is to air as a fish is to ." This is an example of what type of testing? A Calculation B Analogies C Judgment D Mood and feelings - B. Analogies Assume that the patients response to the examiner in question 3 is scales. What does this response likely reflect? A. Left cerebral hemisphere lesion B. Depression C. eating disorder D. Aphasia - A. Left cerebral hemisphere lesion Which type of assessment should be used to evaluate the mental status of a patient with head trauma? A. PHQ B. Perceptual distortion assessment C. Glasgow Coma Scale D. Functional Assessment - C. Glasgow Coma Scale Which of the following indicates possible cognitive impairment? A. ability to complete personal care without assistance B. Suspiciousness or inappropriate affect C. Articulate communication