MACE MACE Administration & Scoring

Question 1

What does the acronym MACE stand for in military medicine?

Accepted Answer

Military Acute Concussion Evaluation

Answer

Medical Assessment of Cranial Events

Answer

Military Assessment of Cognitive Efficiency

Answer

Medical Acute Concussion Examination

Question 2

What is the total maximum score possible on the MACE cognitive (SAC) assessment?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

25

Answer

40

Answer

20

Question 3

How many words are used in the Immediate Memory word list on the MACE?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

7

Answer

10

Question 4

How many trials are administered during the Immediate Memory portion of the MACE?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

5

Question 5

Which MACE score on the SAC is the cutoff considered positive for concussion?

Accepted Answer

Less than or equal to 25

Answer

Less than or equal to 20

Answer

Less than or equal to 28

Answer

Less than or equal to 23

Question 6

Who is authorized to administer the MACE in a military setting?

Accepted Answer

Trained medical personnel such as corpsmen, medics, PAs, and physicians

Answer

Only physicians and neurologists

Answer

Any trained service member

Answer

Commanding officers with first aid certification

Question 7

Which section of the MACE gathers information about the circumstances of the potential injury event?

Accepted Answer

History

Answer

Neurological Exam

Answer

Cognitive Assessment

Answer

Delayed Recall