An assessment of the cognitive function of attention is typically conducted by asking the patient to
a. repeat a list of numbers, starting with two numbers (e.g., 3, 5) and progressing to five or six (e.g., 1, 5, 4, 9, 0).
b. repeat a series of numbers with seven digits backward and forward.
c. recite her home telephone number backward.
d. recite a personal identification number such as her social security number.
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One aspect of assessment of cognitive functioning is testing of attention. One method to do this is to pronounce a list of numbers (e.g., 3, 5) slowly, starting with a list of two numbers and progressing to a series of five or six numbers (e.g., 1, 5, 4, 9, 0). Serial 7s is another method for assessing attention and concentration. Instruct the patient to begin with the number 100 and to count backwards by subtracting 7 each time. The patient may also try serial 3s if unable to perform serial 7s. The patient should be able to correctly repeat the series of numbers up to a series of 5 numbers or to recite serial 7s to at least 50s or serial 3s accurately to at least 40s in one minute.
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