MoCA Digit Span (Forward and Backward) Flashcards
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In the MoCA (version 7.1), how many digits are in the forward digit span sequence?
Answer: 5
The forward sequence in version 7.1 is five digits (2-1-8-5-4).
How many digits does the backward digit span sequence contain on the MoCA?
Answer: 3
The backward task uses a three-digit sequence (7-4-2 in version 7.1).
At what rate should the examiner read the digits aloud?
Answer: One digit per second
MoCA instructions specify reading the digits at a rate of one per second.
What is the maximum number of points available for the combined forward and backward digit span items?
Answer: 2
Each sequence is worth 1 point, for a total of 2 points.
In version 7.1, the backward sequence read is 7-4-2. What response earns the point?
Answer: 2-4-7
The patient must repeat the digits in exact reverse order: 2-4-7.
Which MoCA domain does the digit span task belong to?
Answer: Attention
Digit span is scored within the Attention section alongside letter tapping and serial 7s.
A patient repeats the forward sequence 2-1-8-5-4 as 2-1-8-4-5. How is this scored?
Answer: 0 points, because the order is incorrect
The sequence must be repeated in the exact order to earn the point.
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