MACE Administration & Scoring Flashcards
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Within what timeframe should the MACE ideally be administered after a potential concussive event?
Answer: Within 12 hours
The MACE is designed to be administered as soon as possible after the injury event, ideally within 12 hours, to capture acute cognitive deficits.
What is the recommended action if a service member scores ≤25 on the MACE SAC?
Answer: Remove from duty and initiate rest and further medical evaluation
A score of ≤25 is a positive screen requiring the service member to be removed from duty and receive further medical evaluation and rest.
Which section of the MACE is administered last during the standard assessment sequence?
Answer: Delayed Recall
Delayed Recall is administered last because it requires a delay after Immediate Memory encoding, with the neurological exam and concentration sections filling that interval.
What is the maximum length of the digit sequence used in the Concentration (digits backwards) section of the MACE?
Answer: 6 digits
The MACE digits backwards task progresses from 3-digit to 6-digit sequences, with 6 digits being the maximum length tested.
What does the History section of the MACE specifically document regarding amnesia?
Answer: Whether any amnesia is present and whether it is retrograde, anterograde, or both
The History section documents the presence and type of amnesia (retrograde — before the event, anterograde — after the event) as both are clinically significant for concussion diagnosis.
A service member scores 28 out of 30 on the MACE SAC with no neurological abnormalities and no loss of consciousness. What does this generally indicate?
Answer: Negative screen — likely no significant cognitive impairment from concussion
A score above 25 (e.g., 28/30) with no neurological deficits is generally a negative screen, suggesting no significant concussion-related cognitive impairment.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of administering the MACE Neurological Exam component?
Answer: To assess pupil reactivity, coordination, facial sensation, and upper extremity strength
The Neurological Exam component checks for focal neurological deficits such as abnormal pupil response, coordination problems, and motor or sensory abnormalities that may indicate more serious brain injury.