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

The MMSE has a maximum score of 30 points, with points distributed across orientation, registration, attention, recall, language, and visuospatial tasks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

≤23

Answer

A score of ≤23 (out of 30) is the most widely accepted cutoff indicating possible cognitive impairment, though some guidelines use ≤24.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Moderate

Answer

Scores of 10–18 are generally categorized as moderate cognitive impairment, reflecting significant deficits across multiple cognitive domains.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

0–9

Answer

Scores of 0–9 on the MMSE indicate severe cognitive impairment, reflecting profound deficits that affect most tested domains.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Normal cognitive function

Answer

Scores of 27–30 fall within the normal range, suggesting intact cognitive functioning with no clinically significant impairment.

Folstein - Folstein Mini Mental State Exam Practice Test

Folstein - Folstein Mini Mental State Exam Practice Test

Folstein Normative Data and Cutoff Scores