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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

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What approaches and observations are appropriate in assessing a patient’s mental status?
  1. Having patient spell a word backward
  2. Having patient walk a straight line
  3. Asking patient to list medications, dosage, and frequency
  4. Listening to breath sounds
Explanation
Answer: A - Having a patient spell a five-letter word backwards is an appropriate way to assess a patient’s mental status if the patient does not have a history of dementia, mental retardation, or a language barrier.

The inability for the patient to complete could be indicative of delirium or dementia.
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