MACE MACE Administration & Scoring

Question 1

What does the acronym MACE stand for in military medicine?

Accepted Answer

Military Acute Concussion Evaluation

Answer

MACE stands for Military Acute Concussion Evaluation, the standardized tool used by military medical personnel to screen for concussion.

Question 2

What is the total maximum score possible on the MACE cognitive (SAC) assessment?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

The MACE cognitive assessment (based on the SAC) has a maximum total score of 30 points across orientation, immediate memory, concentration, and delayed recall.

Question 3

How many words are used in the Immediate Memory word list on the MACE?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

The MACE uses a list of 5 words for the Immediate Memory trials, each scored for correct recall per trial.

Question 4

How many trials are administered during the Immediate Memory portion of the MACE?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

The Immediate Memory section uses 3 learning trials of the same 5-word list, yielding a maximum of 15 points.

Question 5

Which MACE score on the SAC is the cutoff considered positive for concussion?

Accepted Answer

Less than or equal to 25

Answer

A SAC score of 25 or below (≤25) is considered a positive screen for concussion on the MACE.

MACE - Military Acute Concussion Evaluation Practice Test

MACE - Military Acute Concussion Evaluation Practice Test

MACE MACE Administration & Scoring