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Reading and Writing Tasks Flashcards

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  1. In the MMSE writing task, what is the minimum requirement for a spontaneously written sentence to receive full credit?

    Answer: It must contain a subject and a verb and make sense

    The written sentence must contain a subject and a verb and make sense; spelling and grammar errors do not affect the score.

  2. A patient writes 'Cat run fast' when asked to write a sentence on the MMSE. How should this be scored?

    Answer: 1 point, because it has a subject and verb and makes sense

    The sentence contains a subject (cat) and a verb (run) and makes sense, so it earns 1 point despite the grammatical error.

  3. On the MMSE reading task, the patient is shown a card that says 'CLOSE YOUR EYES.' What must the patient do to receive credit?

    Answer: Actually close their eyes after reading the command

    The patient must carry out the written command by actually closing their eyes to receive the 1 point.

  4. Why is the reading command on the MMSE printed in large letters?

    Answer: To account for visual acuity limitations and ensure the task tests reading comprehension, not vision

    Large print minimizes the influence of poor vision so the task specifically measures reading comprehension ability.

  5. A patient with limited education cannot write a sentence but can print simple words. How does the MMSE account for this?

    Answer: The examiner notes limited education and may adjust interpretation, but the item is still scored as 0 if no sentence is produced

    The writing task is scored 0 if no complete sentence is produced, but education level is noted as context for interpreting the total score.

  6. What is the total number of points available for both reading and writing tasks combined on the standard MMSE?

    Answer: 2 points

    The reading task ('Close your eyes') is worth 1 point and the writing task (write a sentence) is worth 1 point, totaling 2 points.

  7. If a patient reads 'CLOSE YOUR EYES' aloud but keeps their eyes open, how should the examiner score this?

    Answer: 0 points, because the patient did not carry out the written command

    Credit is only given if the patient actually closes their eyes; reading aloud without following the command is insufficient.