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MoCA Score Interpretation and Cutoff Scores Flashcards

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  1. A patient with 10 years of formal education scores 25 on the MoCA. What is the adjusted total score?

    Answer: 26

    One point is added for patients with 12 or fewer years of formal education, raising 25 to 26.

  2. A patient with 11 years of education earns a raw score of 30. What total is recorded?

    Answer: 30

    The education point cannot push the total above the 30-point maximum.

  3. In the original 2005 validation study, what sensitivity did the MoCA show for detecting mild cognitive impairment at the cutoff of 26?

    Answer: About 90%

    Nasreddine et al. reported roughly 90% sensitivity for MCI, versus about 18% for the MMSE.

  4. Which MoCA total score range is commonly cited as suggesting moderate cognitive impairment?

    Answer: 10-17

    Commonly cited ranges are 18-25 mild, 10-17 moderate, and under 10 severe impairment.

  5. A patient scores 23 on the MoCA. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

    Answer: Screen-positive for possible cognitive impairment needing further evaluation

    The MoCA is a screening tool, so a below-cutoff score warrants further evaluation rather than a diagnosis.

  6. How many total points are available in the MoCA delayed recall section?

    Answer: 5

    Delayed recall is worth 5 points, one per word recalled without cues.

  7. During delayed recall, a patient recalls two words only after a category cue. How many delayed recall points do those words earn toward the total score?

    Answer: 0

    Only uncued (free) recall earns points toward the MoCA total score.

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