SLUMS

Question 1

purpose/target population

Answer 1

screen for risk of dementia or other MNCI

Question 2

categories/domains assessed

Answer 2

orientation
memory
attention
executive functions

Question 3

strengths

Answer 3

sensitive in detecting MNCI

items assess logical memory & size differentiation

Question 4

weaknesses

Answer 4

not used w/ wide range of clinical population

no info on reliability

Question 5

What is the max score

Answer 5

30

Question 6

high school ed:

what does a score of 27-30 indicate

Answer 6

normal

Question 7

high school ed: what does a score of 21-26 indicate

Answer 7

MNCI

Question 8

high school ed: what does a score of 1-19 indicate

Answer 8

dementia

Question 9

less than high school: what does a score of 27-30 indicate

Answer 9

normal

Question 10

less than high school: what does a score of 20-26 indicate

Answer 10

MNCI

Question 11

less than high school: what does a score of 1-19 indicate

Answer 11

dementia

Question 12

is there an opening statement needed prior to administration? what is it?

Answer 12

yes; do you have any trouble with your memory? may I ask you some questions regarding your memory?

Question 13

average time to complete

Answer 13

~7 minutes

Question 14

outside material needed?

Answer 14

no, but maybe bigger shape and clock face