PBL 1

Question 1

what is the mini mental state examination?

Answer 1

a 30 point test used for people worried about memory problems, dementia and its progression

Question 2

what are advanataes to the mini mental state examination?

Answer 2

quick
easy to do
requires no additional equipment
a good method for monitoring deterioration over time

Question 3

what are disadvanatges of the mini mental state examination?

Answer 3

its biased against those with poor education
bias against the visually impaired
limited examination of visuospatial cognitive ability
poor sensitivity at detected mild or early dementia
interpretation complexity as age, education, and cultural background affect scores.

Question 4

what is assessed in the mini mental state examination?

Answer 4

orientation, registration, attention, calculation, recall, language, copying