Mini Mental State Examination

Question 1

What categories do we assess in a Mini Mental State Examination?

Answer 1

• Orientation
• Memory
• Attention
• Recall
• Language

(OMAR L)

Question 2

What are the diagnostic numbers for an MMSE?

Answer 2

Normal = 24/30

Mild Impairment = 19 to 23 / 30
Moderate Impairment = 10 to 18 / 30

Severe Impairment = Less than 9 / 30

Question 3

What questions can we ask to decipher orientation? (2)

Answer 3

What is the day/month/year? [5 Points]

Where are you right now? [5 Points]

Question 4

What questions can we ask to decipher memory? (1)

Answer 4

Name three objects, and ask patient to rememeber them [3 Points]

Question 5

Question for attention? (1)

Answer 5

Serial sevens OR spell the word WORLD backwards [5 Points]

Question 6

Question for Recall? (1)

Answer 6

Ask patient to repeat the three objects asked in memory section. [3Points]

Question 7

How to assess language in MMSE? (6)

Answer 7

1) point to simple object and ask to name. [2 Points]
2) Repeat: “No ifs and or buts” [1 Point]
3) Three step command [3 Points]
4) Read & Obey: CLOSE YOUR EYES [1 Points]
5) Write a sentence [1 Points]
6) Copy a double pentagon [1 Points]