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Mini Mental State Examination

The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a brief 30-point questionnaire that is used to screen for cognitive impairment. It is commonly used in medicine and allied health to screen for dementia.

Time to complete

5 minutes

Eligibility

The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a screening tool used to evaluate cognitive functioning in adults. To be eligible to complete the MMSE, the individual must be age 18 or older and able to understand and follow instructions.

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Questions for Mini Mental State Examination

1.

“What is the year? Season? Date? Day of the week? Month?”

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1
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  6. 5
2.

“Where are we now: State? County? Town/city? Hospital? Floor?”

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1
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  6. 5
3.

The examiner names three unrelated objects clearly and slowly, then asks the patient to name all three of them. The patient’s response is used for scoring. The examiner repeats them until patient learns all of them, if possible.

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
4.

“I would like you to count backward from 100 by sevens.” (93, 86, 79, 72, 65, …) Stop after five answers. Alternative: “Spell WORLD backwards.” (D-L-R-O-W)

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
5.

“Earlier I told you the names of three things. Can you tell me what those were?”

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1
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6.

“Take the paper in your right hand, fold it in half, and put it on the floor.” (The examiner gives the patient a piece of blank paper.)

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1
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7.

Show the patient two simple objects, such as a wristwatch and a pencil, and ask the patient to name them.

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2
8.

“Please read this and do what it says.” (Written instruction is “Close your eyes.”)

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1
9.

“Repeat the phrase: ‘No ifs, ands, or buts.’”

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1
10.

“Make up and write a sentence about anything.” (This sentence must contain a noun and a verb.)

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1
11.

Please copy this picture.” (The examiner gives the patient a blank piece of paper and asks him/her to draw the symbol below. All 10 angles must be present and two must intersect

Ask the above question to the patient and give your score below based on their response

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. 0
  2. 1

Similar Ideas

  • Abbreviated Mental Status Exam (AMSE)
  • Folstein Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE)
  • Mattis Dementia Rating Scale (MDRS)
  • Geriatric Mental State Examination (GMS-E)
  • Blessed Dementia Scale (BDS)
  • Mini-Cog Test (MCT)

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on Mini Mental State Examination

What is the Mini Mental State Examination?

The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a brief 30-point questionnaire that is used to screen for cognitive impairment. It is designed to assess a person's orientation, attention, memory, language, and visual-spatial skills.

What is the purpose of the Mini Mental State Examination?

The purpose of the MMSE is to detect cognitive impairment in a person. It is often used to diagnose dementia and other cognitive impairments.

How long does it take to complete the Mini Mental State Examination?

The MMSE typically takes between 10 and 15 minutes to complete.

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