To help diagnose problems in cognitive function, many nursing facilities utilize the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) tool. Which of the following statements accurately describes this tool?
A)
It contains roughly 75 questions that will help identify those individuals at risk for harming themselves.
B)
It is a brief, objective tool that will assess memory, orientation, and attention.
C)
It is primarily used as a diagnostic tool to help differentiate Alzheimer disease versus dementia.
D)
This tool can be utilized to identify worsening of short-term memory.
Ans:
B
Feedback:
This tool provides a brief, objective measure of cognitive functioning and has been widely used. It can be administered in 5 to 10 minutes and consists of a variety of questions that cover memory, orientation, attention, and constructional abilities.
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