Detection Flashcards
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Which MMSE score range is typically used to classify moderate cognitive impairment?
Answer: 13–19
Scores of 13–19 on the MMSE are generally classified as moderate cognitive impairment.
When screening for dementia with the MMSE, what is the most commonly used cut-off score to indicate possible cognitive impairment?
Answer: 24
A score below 24 on the MMSE is the most widely accepted threshold for indicating possible cognitive impairment.
A patient scores 17 on the MMSE. Which condition is this score most consistent with?
Answer: Moderate dementia
A score of 17 falls within the 13–19 range associated with moderate dementia.
Which MMSE domain assesses the patient's ability to name common objects presented to them?
Answer: Language
The Language domain of the MMSE includes object naming tasks where patients identify items like a pencil or watch.
What is the primary purpose of the MMSE's serial sevens task in cognitive detection?
Answer: Detect attention and concentration deficits
The serial sevens task (subtracting 7 from 100 repeatedly) primarily assesses attention and concentration.
In which population does the MMSE have the highest risk of producing false-negative results (missing impairment)?
Answer: Highly educated individuals
Highly educated individuals may score above the impairment threshold on the MMSE despite true cognitive decline, causing false negatives.
Which of the following changes in MMSE score over time best supports early Alzheimer's disease detection?
Answer: A two- to four-point drop per year
Alzheimer's disease typically causes a decline of 2–4 MMSE points per year, and serial testing detecting this trajectory supports diagnosis.