BODY SIGNAL: MINI MENTAL EXAM
Many physicians and hospital personnel find the Mini Mental Exam shown below to be a useful screening tool for cognitive disorders. Scores less than 24 are usually a sign that there’s a problem. Obviously, dozens of factors ranging from medical illness to depression to educational levels can influence scores, but whatever the reason, such results should be looked at by a qualified doctor.
MINI MENTAL EXAM
Maximum Score
Score
Orientation
() What is the (year) (season) (date) (day) (month)?
() Where are we: (state) (county) (town) (hospital) (floor)? Registration
() Name 3 objects: 1 second to say each. Then ask the patient all 3 after you have said them.
Give 1 point for each correct answer. Then repeat them until he learns all 3. Count trials and record. Trials
Attention and calculation
() Serial 7s. 1 point for each correct answer.
Stop after 5 answers. Alternatively, spell “world” backwards. Recall
() Ask for 3 objects repeated above. Give 1 point for each correct answer. Language
() Name a pencil and watch. (2 points)
Repeat the following: “No ifs, ands, or buts.” (1 point)
Follow a 3-stage command: “Take a paper in your right hand, fold it in half, and put it on the floor.” (3 points)
Read and obey the following: “Close your eyes.” (1 point)
Write a sentence. (1 point)
Copy design. (1 point)
ASSESS level of consciousness along a continuum.
Total Score Alert Drowsy Stupor Coma
*37\167\8*
