Folstein Scoring and Interpretation

Question 1

What is the maximum total score on the MMSE?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

20

Answer

25

Answer

35

Question 2

A score of 24 to 30 on the MMSE generally indicates what level of cognitive functioning?

Accepted Answer

No significant cognitive impairment

Answer

Mild cognitive impairment

Answer

Moderate impairment

Answer

Severe dementia

Question 3

What score range on the MMSE is most commonly associated with mild cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

18–23

Answer

20–23

Answer

24–27

Answer

10–17

Question 4

A total MMSE score below 10 suggests what level of cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

Severe

Answer

Normal

Answer

Mild

Answer

Moderate

Question 5

Which MMSE cutoff score is most commonly used in clinical practice to indicate possible dementia?

Accepted Answer

23

Answer

20

Answer

25

Answer

28

Question 6

Which factor must always be considered when interpreting MMSE scores?

Accepted Answer

The patient's education level and age

Answer

The patient's height

Answer

The time of day the test was given

Answer

Whether the patient had breakfast