MACE Administration & Scoring Flashcards
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How many points is the Orientation section worth on the MACE?
Answer: 5
The Orientation section is worth 5 points, with one point each for correctly identifying month, date, day of week, year, and time.
What cognitive task is used in the Concentration section of the MACE?
Answer: Digits backwards
The Concentration section primarily uses digits backwards, where the examiner reads a sequence of numbers and the patient repeats them in reverse order.
What is the maximum score for the Immediate Memory section of the MACE?
Answer: 15
With 5 words across 3 trials, the Immediate Memory section has a maximum possible score of 15 points.
If a service member cannot complete digits backwards in the Concentration section, what alternative task may be used?
Answer: Months of the year in reverse order
Reciting the months of the year in reverse order is an accepted alternative concentration task when the digits backwards task is not feasible.
How many points is the Delayed Recall section worth on the MACE?
Answer: 5
The Delayed Recall section is worth 5 points, with one point awarded for each of the 5 words correctly recalled after a delay.
What items are assessed in the MACE Orientation section?
Answer: Month, date, day of week, year, and time
The MACE Orientation section tests month, date, day of the week, year, and time (within 1 hour), one point each.
When should the Delayed Recall portion of the MACE be administered relative to Immediate Memory?
Answer: At least 5 minutes after the Immediate Memory trials
Delayed Recall is administered after a delay of at least 5 minutes following the Immediate Memory trials, typically after the neurological exam.