Cognitive Assessment Tests

Question 1

Glasgow Coma Scale

Answer 1

Assesses level of consciousness following traumatic brain injury

Question 2

Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)

Answer 2

Identifies presence/absence of delirium

Question 3

Mini-Cog

Answer 3

Differentiate PTs w/dementia vs those w/out

Question 4

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

Answer 4

Determines if PT has dementia or Alzheimer’s

Question 5

VAMC St. Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)

Answer 5

Screens for cognitive deficits & deficits over time

Question 6

Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE)

Answer 6

Preliminary assessment