Folstein Administration and Procedures

Question 1

Who typically administers the MMSE in clinical settings?

Accepted Answer

Any trained clinician including nurses and physicians

Answer

Only neurologists

Answer

Patients themselves

Answer

Family members only

Question 2

Approximately how long does the standard MMSE administration take?

Accepted Answer

5–10 minutes

Answer

2–3 minutes

Answer

20–30 minutes

Answer

45–60 minutes

Question 3

In what setting is the MMSE most commonly administered in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Primary care and geriatric clinics

Answer

Schools

Answer

Emergency departments only

Answer

Research laboratories only

Question 4

What should the examiner establish before starting the MMSE?

Accepted Answer

Rapport and ensure the patient understands the purpose

Answer

The patient's favorite color

Answer

The patient's insurance status

Answer

The patient's horoscope sign

Question 5

How should MMSE responses be recorded by the examiner?

Accepted Answer

Verbatim during administration on a standardized form

Answer

From memory after the session

Answer

Only as a pass/fail summary

Answer

By the patient themselves

Question 6

What type of environment is recommended for MMSE administration?

Accepted Answer

Quiet, private setting with minimal distractions

Answer

Crowded waiting room

Answer

Outdoors

Answer

Wherever the patient is most comfortable regardless of noise