This section checks the patient’s ability to maintain focus and perform basic mental calculations, important indicators of cognitive function.
Spelling a word backward tests a patient’s concentration and ability to manipulate information mentally.
The serial 7s task assesses attention and calculation by requiring the patient to perform a sequence of subtractions.
This section is scored out of 5 points, reflecting the accuracy of either serial 7s or spelling a word backwards.
Struggling with serial 7s may indicate reduced attention, poor working memory, or cognitive decline.
