MACE MACE Administration & Scoring 3

Question 1

Within what timeframe should the MACE ideally be administered after a potential concussive event?

Accepted Answer

Within 12 hours

Answer

Within 24 hours

Answer

Within 72 hours

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Within 6 hours

Question 2

What is the recommended action if a service member scores ≤25 on the MACE SAC?

Accepted Answer

Remove from duty and initiate rest and further medical evaluation

Answer

Return to full duty immediately

Answer

Administer the MACE again in 30 minutes

Answer

Prescribe analgesics and monitor for 2 hours

Question 3

Which section of the MACE is administered last during the standard assessment sequence?

Accepted Answer

Delayed Recall

Answer

Neurological Exam

Answer

History

Answer

Orientation

Question 4

What is the maximum length of the digit sequence used in the Concentration (digits backwards) section of the MACE?

Accepted Answer

6 digits

Answer

4 digits

Answer

8 digits

Answer

5 digits

Question 5

What does the History section of the MACE specifically document regarding amnesia?

Accepted Answer

Whether any amnesia is present and whether it is retrograde, anterograde, or both

Answer

Duration of amnesia only

Answer

The specific memories lost since birth

Answer

Whether the patient remembers their name and unit

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

Negative screen — likely no significant cognitive impairment from concussion

Answer

Definitive diagnosis of mild TBI

Answer

Positive screen for concussion requiring evacuation

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Malingering must be suspected

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the purpose of administering the MACE Neurological Exam component?

Accepted Answer

To assess pupil reactivity, coordination, facial sensation, and upper extremity strength

Answer

To calculate the total SAC score

Answer

To determine if the service member remembers the injury event

Answer

To screen for post-traumatic stress disorder