Sentence Repetition Flashcards
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Which neural network is most critically engaged during verbatim sentence repetition as tested by the MoCA?
Answer: Phonological loop of working memory
The phonological loop stores and rehearses auditory-verbal information needed for exact repetition.
A patient with Alzheimer's disease scores 0 on MoCA sentence repetition. What does this suggest about their language?
Answer: They may have significant working memory and language encoding deficits
Failure on sentence repetition in AD typically reflects working memory and encoding deficits affecting verbatim recall.
The MoCA sentence 'I only know that John is the one to help today' is read to a patient. What should the examiner do immediately after reading it?
Answer: Ask the patient to repeat it right away
The patient is instructed to repeat the sentence immediately after it is read.
How does sentence repetition differ from the MoCA's digit span task in what it measures?
Answer: Sentence repetition uses meaningful syntax while digit span uses random number sequences
Sentence repetition leverages semantic and syntactic structure, whereas digit span tests phonological storage of arbitrary sequences.
Which statement best describes why the MoCA uses two different sentences rather than repeating the same sentence twice?
Answer: To assess consistency across distinct linguistic stimuli
Two distinct sentences test the ability across different linguistic contexts, not just performance on one stimulus.
A bilingual patient claims difficulty with English sentence repetition. What is the recommended approach?
Answer: Administer a validated MoCA translation in the patient's stronger language when available
Using a validated translated version of the MoCA reduces language-barrier bias in non-native English speakers.
What instruction is typically given to a patient before the MoCA sentence repetition task begins?
Answer: 'I am going to read you a sentence; repeat it after me exactly as I say it'
The standard instruction asks for exact repetition, making the verbatim criterion explicit to the patient.