Folstein Language 2

Question 1

What must the patient spontaneously write in the MMSE writing task?

Accepted Answer

A sentence of their choosing

Answer

Their own name

Answer

The examiner's name

Answer

The date

Question 2

What is NOT required for a correct score on the MMSE writing task?

Accepted Answer

Correct spelling

Answer

A subject

Answer

A verb

Answer

A complete thought

Question 3

How many points is the MMSE naming task worth in total?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 4

Which phrase is used in the MMSE repetition subtest?

Accepted Answer

No ifs, ands, or buts

Answer

She sells seashells by the seashore

Answer

The quick brown fox

Answer

All that glitters is not gold

Question 5

If a patient is physically unable to close their eyes due to paralysis, how should the examiner score the reading item?

Accepted Answer

Mark as untestable and exclude from total

Answer

Score 0 automatically

Answer

Score 1 if the patient can read the card aloud

Answer

Substitute another reading task

Question 6

Which MMSE language item involves following a written instruction?

Accepted Answer

Reading comprehension

Answer

Repetition

Answer

Naming

Answer

Three-stage command