Folstein Normative Data and Cutoff Scores

Question 1

What is the maximum possible score on the Folstein Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE)?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

25

Answer

28

Answer

35

Question 2

What is the most commonly used cutoff score to indicate possible cognitive impairment on the MMSE?

Accepted Answer

≤23

Answer

≤20

Answer

≤26

Answer

≤28

Question 3

A score in the range of 10–18 on the MMSE typically suggests which severity of cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

Moderate

Answer

Mild

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Severe

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Normal with age-related variation

Question 4

Which score range on the MMSE is generally considered to indicate severe cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

0–9

Answer

15–20

Answer

10–14

Answer

5–9

Question 5

A score of 27–30 on the MMSE is typically interpreted as indicating:

Accepted Answer

Normal cognitive function

Answer

Severe impairment

Answer

Moderate impairment

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Mild impairment

Question 6

In the original Folstein et al. (1975) study, patients diagnosed with dementia scored an average of approximately what on the MMSE?

Accepted Answer

9–10

Answer

5–6

Answer

15–16

Answer

20–21

Question 7

Which demographic factor is most consistently shown to influence MMSE normative scores in the general population?

Accepted Answer

Education level

Answer

Gender

Answer

Handedness

Answer

Marital status