MMSE Registration of Words 4

Question 1

How does the registration task differ from the delayed recall task later in the MMSE?

Accepted Answer

Registration occurs immediately after the words are presented; delayed recall occurs after intervening tasks

Answer

Registration requires immediate repetition right after presentation, while delayed recall asks for the same words after several minutes of intervening cognitive tasks.

Question 2

A 78-year-old patient scores 3/3 on registration but 0/3 on delayed recall. Which condition is this pattern MOST consistent with?

Accepted Answer

Amnestic disorder with intact immediate memory but impaired consolidation

Answer

A normal registration score with markedly impaired delayed recall is the classic pattern of an amnestic disorder, such as that seen in Alzheimer's disease, reflecting a consolidation deficit.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate word to use for MMSE registration?

Accepted Answer

Antidisestablishmentarianism

Answer

Registration words should be simple, common, and easily pronounced; a very long, complex word would introduce a phonological barrier unrelated to memory.

Question 4

If a patient repeats a word that was not presented (an intrusion error) during registration, how should the examiner handle this?

Accepted Answer

Do not credit the intrusion; only exact target words are scored

Answer

Intrusion errors are not credited; only the exact three words presented by the examiner are scored.

Question 5

A bilingual patient asks to repeat the registration words in their stronger language. What is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Allow it if it does not compromise the standardized administration, and note it in the record

Answer

Accommodating language preference can reduce linguistic barriers while maintaining test validity, but any deviations should be documented.

MMSE - Mini-Mental State Examination Practice Test

MMSE - Mini-Mental State Examination Practice Test

MMSE Registration of Words 4