MMSE Registration of Words 2

Question 1

During MMSE registration, a patient repeats only 2 of the 3 words on the first attempt. What is the registration score?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

The registration score equals the number of words correctly repeated on the first trial, so 2 correct words = a score of 2.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the registration task in the MMSE?

Accepted Answer

To establish words in short-term memory for later recall testing

Answer

Registration introduces the three words into short-term memory so that delayed recall can be tested later in the exam.

Question 3

After presenting the three words for registration, the examiner asks the patient to repeat them. The patient says them in a different order but all three are correct. How should this be scored?

Accepted Answer

3, all three words are credited

Answer

The MMSE does not require words to be repeated in order; all three correct words earn a full score of 3 regardless of sequence.

Question 4

How many times may the examiner repeat the three words during the registration phase if the patient fails to recall all of them on the first trial?

Accepted Answer

Up to 6 additional times

Answer

Standard MMSE administration allows the examiner to repeat the words up to 6 times to ensure learning, but only the first trial is scored.

Question 5

A patient with severe attention deficits scores 0 on registration. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

The patient could not sustain attention long enough to encode any of the three words

Answer

Attention is required to encode information into short-term memory; severe attentional deficits can prevent successful registration of any words.

MMSE - Mini-Mental State Examination Practice Test

MMSE - Mini-Mental State Examination Practice Test

MMSE Registration of Words 2