MMSE MMSE Scoring and Interpretation 2

Question 1

A patient with advanced dementia scores 8 on the MMSE. This score best reflects:

Accepted Answer

Severe impairment

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Mild impairment

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Moderate impairment

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Normal aging

Question 2

Which factor MOST significantly affects MMSE scores independently of true cognitive decline?

Accepted Answer

Educational level

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Patient height

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Blood pressure

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Time of day

Question 3

When using the MMSE to monitor disease progression in Alzheimer's disease, the expected average annual decline in score is approximately:

Accepted Answer

3–4 points per year

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1–2 points per year

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8–10 points per year

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No predictable decline

Question 4

Which MMSE score outcome would most strongly prompt a clinician to refer a patient for further neuropsychological evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Score of 22

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Score of 29

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Score of 27

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Score of 30

Question 5

How many points is each correctly named object worth during the registration section of the MMSE?

Accepted Answer

1 point each

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2 points each

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0.5 points each

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3 points each

Question 6

What is the maximum number of points a patient can earn on the orientation domain of the MMSE?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

5

Answer

8

Answer

6