MACE MACE Administration & Scoring 2

Question 1

How many points is the Orientation section worth on the MACE?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

The Orientation section is worth 5 points, with one point each for correctly identifying month, date, day of week, year, and time.

Question 2

What cognitive task is used in the Concentration section of the MACE?

Accepted Answer

Digits backwards

Answer

The Concentration section primarily uses digits backwards, where the examiner reads a sequence of numbers and the patient repeats them in reverse order.

Question 3

What is the maximum score for the Immediate Memory section of the MACE?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

With 5 words across 3 trials, the Immediate Memory section has a maximum possible score of 15 points.

Question 4

If a service member cannot complete digits backwards in the Concentration section, what alternative task may be used?

Accepted Answer

Months of the year in reverse order

Answer

Reciting the months of the year in reverse order is an accepted alternative concentration task when the digits backwards task is not feasible.

Question 5

How many points is the Delayed Recall section worth on the MACE?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

The Delayed Recall section is worth 5 points, with one point awarded for each of the 5 words correctly recalled after a delay.

MACE - Military Acute Concussion Evaluation Practice Test

MACE - Military Acute Concussion Evaluation Practice Test

MACE MACE Administration & Scoring 2