MMSE - Mini-Mental State Examination Following a 3-Stage Command Questions and Answers

Question 1

An examiner administers the 3-stage command to a patient. The patient takes the paper in their LEFT hand, folds it in half correctly, and places it on the floor. How many points should be awarded?

Accepted Answer

2 points

Answer

0 points

Answer

1 point

Answer

3 points

Question 2

Which of the following describes the correct procedure for an examiner administering the 3-stage command?

Accepted Answer

Give the entire command once, without repeating or providing non-verbal cues.

Answer

Demonstrate the actions while giving the command.

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Break the command into three separate instructions, waiting for compliance after each.

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Repeat the command until the patient indicates they understand.

Question 3

A patient is given the 3-stage command. They take the paper in their right hand, but then immediately hand it back to the examiner. What score should be recorded?

Accepted Answer

1 point

Answer

0 points

Answer

2 points

Answer

3 points

Question 4

The 3-stage command task primarily assesses which of the following cognitive functions?

Accepted Answer

Language comprehension and praxis

Answer

Long-term memory and abstract reasoning

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Visuospatial construction and orientation

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Attention and calculation

Question 5

What is the maximum score a patient can achieve on the 'Following a 3-Stage Command' section of the MMSE?

Accepted Answer

3 points

Answer

1 point

Answer

5 points

Answer

2 points

Question 6

An examiner administers the 3-stage command to a patient.
The patient takes the paper in their LEFT hand, folds it in half correctly, and places it on the floor.
How many points should be awarded?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect, because it invalidates the assessment of following a multi-step instruction.

Answer

Correct, as it ensures the patient understands each step.

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Correct, but only if the patient has a known hearing impairment.

Answer

Incorrect, because the examiner should not provide positive feedback like "Good."