Neurologic Exam-Adult | Mental Status Exam | Anatomy | Traps

Mental Status Exam - Anatomy 07 - Traps: (1) There is more variability to the expression of lesions of the cerebral cortex than of structures that are more caudal on the neuroaxis; (2) The time of day, stress, fatigue, and pain can affect a patient's performance on the mental status examination; (3) You need to consider the patient's social and educational background when evaluating the results of the mental status exam. (audio only)