BHA EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What is the age range an ASQ can be utilized for developmental assessment?
1-66 months (5 1/2 years)
Know the domains assessed for ASQ3 and at least know 1 example for each domain
Communication (vocalizes, first words with meaning, sentences, persistence of baby talk, speech
problems)
Gross motor (larger muscles- throw, walk, hop, jump, etc)
Fine motor (smaller/refined muscles- drawing, coloring, beading, etc)
Problem-solving
Personal-social (ex: "does the child smile at you?")
State recommendations for scoliosis screening.
Scoliosis (most important for this test **)
One shoulder higher than other
One hip higher
Space between arms and body greater on one side
Leaning to one side
Head isn't aligned
Grades for boys and girls when scoliosis screening occurs.
Girls screened twice: 5th and 7th
Boys screened once: 8th
Know the definition of scoliosis.
Defined: abnormal lateral curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or more
Know when a patient is referred to MD for further evaluation.
7 degrees or more
5-6 degrees should be rescreened in 6 months to a year
, Know what the MMSE is and how it is utilized.
Mini-mental state examination: test of cognitive functions of the mental status examination
(memory, orientation to time and place, naming, reading, ability to follow three-stage command)
Concentrates only on cognitive functioning, not on mood, thought processes, or executive
function
Know when you need to complete a full mental status assessment.
Perform when you discover any abnormality in affect or behavior
Patients whose initial brief screening suggests an anxiety disorder or depression
Family members concerned
Report of relevant organic behavior symptoms (bizarre behavior, concentration problems,
inappropriate judgement, linguistic difficulty)
Brain lesions (trauma, tumor, stroke).
Aphasia (impairment of language ability secondary to brain damage)
Symptoms of psychiatric mental illness
Know how you assess a patient's mental status.
ABCT
Know how to complete a mental status assessment in an elderly patient and if any special
considerations for this age group
Hearing
Reminiscing
Treat just like any other patient
Assess body language instead of verbal communication
ABCT: A
A: appearance
- Posture
- Body movement
- Dress
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What is the age range an ASQ can be utilized for developmental assessment?
1-66 months (5 1/2 years)
Know the domains assessed for ASQ3 and at least know 1 example for each domain
Communication (vocalizes, first words with meaning, sentences, persistence of baby talk, speech
problems)
Gross motor (larger muscles- throw, walk, hop, jump, etc)
Fine motor (smaller/refined muscles- drawing, coloring, beading, etc)
Problem-solving
Personal-social (ex: "does the child smile at you?")
State recommendations for scoliosis screening.
Scoliosis (most important for this test **)
One shoulder higher than other
One hip higher
Space between arms and body greater on one side
Leaning to one side
Head isn't aligned
Grades for boys and girls when scoliosis screening occurs.
Girls screened twice: 5th and 7th
Boys screened once: 8th
Know the definition of scoliosis.
Defined: abnormal lateral curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or more
Know when a patient is referred to MD for further evaluation.
7 degrees or more
5-6 degrees should be rescreened in 6 months to a year
, Know what the MMSE is and how it is utilized.
Mini-mental state examination: test of cognitive functions of the mental status examination
(memory, orientation to time and place, naming, reading, ability to follow three-stage command)
Concentrates only on cognitive functioning, not on mood, thought processes, or executive
function
Know when you need to complete a full mental status assessment.
Perform when you discover any abnormality in affect or behavior
Patients whose initial brief screening suggests an anxiety disorder or depression
Family members concerned
Report of relevant organic behavior symptoms (bizarre behavior, concentration problems,
inappropriate judgement, linguistic difficulty)
Brain lesions (trauma, tumor, stroke).
Aphasia (impairment of language ability secondary to brain damage)
Symptoms of psychiatric mental illness
Know how you assess a patient's mental status.
ABCT
Know how to complete a mental status assessment in an elderly patient and if any special
considerations for this age group
Hearing
Reminiscing
Treat just like any other patient
Assess body language instead of verbal communication
ABCT: A
A: appearance
- Posture
- Body movement
- Dress
