How many items are there in Mini mental state examination (MMSE)?: (A) 10, (B) 15, (C) 20, (D) 30
Answer is D. Ans.D.30ExplanationMMSE or Folstein test is a simplified form of routine cognitive status examination. It is routinely used to track improvement and deterioration. It includes following points:Orientation to time-5Orientation to place-5Registration-3Attention and calculation-5Recall-3Language-2Repetition-1Complex commands-6Total score-30, score less than 24 indicates cognitive impairment.