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Dementia Screenings- Mini-Mental State Examination Flashcards

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Minimental State Examination

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  • MMSE
  • Screening tool for assessing cognitive function in older adults
  • Age related norms are availab;e
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MMSE Assesses

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Orientation
Registration
Attention
Recall
Language
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MMSE assessment time

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10 minutes

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Score below 25 out of 30

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  • Indicates cognitive impairment
  • Warns need for further evaluation
  • Must be interpreted in the context of the individual’s age and education
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OT 668 MH Test 2 (22 decks)

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