MMSE - Mini-Mental State Examination Registration of Words Questions and Answers

Question 1

When administering the 'Registration of Words' section of the MMSE, how is the score determined?

Accepted Answer

The score is based on the patient's first attempt to repeat the three words.

Answer

The score is the total number of words the patient can repeat after up to six trials.

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The score is the average number of words repeated correctly over three trials.

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The score is based on the patient's ability to recall the words after the attention and calculation task.

Question 2

An examiner is administering the MMSE. During the 'Registration of Words' task, the patient correctly repeats two words on the first try, but cannot remember the third. What is the immediate next step for the examiner?

Accepted Answer

Continue to say the three words until the patient can repeat all three, for up to six total trials.

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Record a score of 2 and move on to the 'Attention and Calculation' section.

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Tell the patient the correct word and then move on to the next section.

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Discontinue the MMSE as the patient is unable to complete the registration task.

Question 3

Which of the following is a key instruction for the examiner when presenting the three words during the MMSE registration task?

Accepted Answer

Say the names of three unrelated objects clearly and slowly.

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Say the words quickly to test processing speed.

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Use three related objects to aid memory (e.g., 'bed, pillow, blanket').

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Ask the patient to write down the words as they hear them.

Question 4

A patient is administered the 'Registration of Words' section and repeats the three words correctly on the first attempt. What score should be recorded for this section?

Accepted Answer

3

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1

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5

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0

Question 5

During the MMSE, what is the primary cognitive function being assessed by the 'Registration of Words' task?

Accepted Answer

Immediate recall or immediate memory

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Long-term memory

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Executive function

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Visuospatial skills

Question 6

If a patient fails to learn all three words after six trials in the registration phase, what is the most significant implication for the rest of the MMSE?

Accepted Answer

The 'Recall' section cannot be meaningfully tested.

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The total MMSE score will be automatically invalid.

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The examiner must switch to an alternative set of three words.

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The 'Attention and Calculation' section must be skipped.