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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Immediate memory is tested by:-
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The correct answer is  Immediate memory is usually tested by digit repetition test. Usually digit repetition forward is used however digit repetition backward is also used by some examiners, though its not the preferred technique. (Reference Strub and Black's The mental status examination in neurology) Digital repetition forward upto score of 5 and Digital repitition backward upto 4 is considered normal.