MMSE Clinical Administration Flashcards
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Who originally developed the MMSE?
Answer: Marshal Folstein and colleagues
The MMSE was developed by Marshal Folstein, Susan Folstein, and Paul McHugh and published in 1975.
Approximately how long does a standard MMSE administration take?
Answer: 5–10 minutes
The MMSE typically takes 5–10 minutes to administer, making it suitable for brief clinical screening.
During MMSE administration, how many times may the examiner repeat the three words for registration?
Answer: Only once
The examiner reads all three words only once, and the patient must repeat them immediately; the score is based on that single trial.
When asking orientation to time, which five items are assessed on the MMSE?
Answer: Year, season, month, date, day of week
The five time orientation items are: year, season, month, date, and day of the week.
During the three-stage command task, what action is the patient typically asked to perform?
Answer: Take a paper in your right hand, fold it in half, and put it on the floor
The standard three-stage command asks the patient to take a piece of paper with their right hand, fold it in half, and place it on the floor.
What is the standard sentence the patient is asked to read aloud and obey during the MMSE reading task?
Answer: Close your eyes.
The patient is shown 'CLOSE YOUR EYES' written on a card and must read and obey the command to score the point.