MoCA_Flashcards

Question 1

What domains are tested in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)?

Answer 1

The MoCA tests visuospatial and executive functioning, animal naming, attention, language, abstraction, delayed recall (short-term memory), orientation, and education level (1 point added if less than 12 years of formal education).

Question 2

What is the maximum score on the MoCA?

Answer 2

The maximum score on the MoCA is 30 points.

Question 3

What MoCA score is considered normal?

Answer 3

A MoCA score greater than 26 points is considered normal.

Question 4

Does the MoCA differentiate between mild, moderate, and severe cognitive impairment?

Answer 4

No, the MoCA does not differentiate between mild, moderate, and severe cognitive impairment.

Question 5

What should be considered if a patient scores less than 25 on the MoCA?

Answer 5

If a patient scores less than 25 on the MoCA, consider referral for further cognitive assessment.