Comprehensive Mental Health Examination
For this assignment, list the parts of a comprehensive mental status examination (MSE)
for mental health patients. Give examples of each and describe the significance to the
advanced practice nurse.
Submission Instructions
• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 2-4 pages in length,
excluding the title, abstract, and references page.
• Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years)
scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within
your work.
• This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.
Mental Exam Rubric
Mental Exam Rubric
Criteria Ratings
Poi
nts
Identificati
on of Main
Issues/
Problems
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/
problems.
20 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of
issues/problems.
18 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.
16 pts
Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.
8 pts
/20
pts
Analysis
and
Evaluation
of Issues/
Probelms
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
20 pts
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
18 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/
problems.
16 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
8 pts
/20
pts
Demonstr
ates a
Conceptu
al
Understan
ding
Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/
problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
20 pts
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
18 pts
Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
16 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
8 pts
/20
pts
Use of
Citations
to Course
Readings
and
Additional
Research/
Literature
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
20 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
18 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
16 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
8 pts
/20
pts
Writing
Mechanic
s and APA
Formattin
g
Guidelines
Full Marks
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA
style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
20 pts
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need
more precision and attention to detail.
18 pts
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics
need more precision and attention to detail.
16 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and
writing mechanics need serious attention.
8 pts
/20
pts