The Mini-Cog Is a Short Screening Tool Used to Assess

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Mini-Cog is a short screening tool used to assess cognition.Which of the following statements pertaining to the test is a true statement?

• A) The patient will be asked to repeat five words immediately following the directions by the practitioner.
• B) The patient is asked to draw the hour and minute hands on a picture of an analog clock.
• C) A score of 0-2 is a positive screen for dementia.
• D) The patient is asked to recall five images from picture cards following the drawing of the clock hands.

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Definitions:

Infant

A very young child or baby, typically from birth to one year of age, who is in the earliest stage of childhood.

Toddler Development

The phase of growth that occurs from the ages of 1 to 3 years old, marked by rapid physical growth, cognitive development, and emotional and social advancement.

Alertness

The state of being watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency, or to act quickly.

Bayley Scales

A set of standardized tests used to assess the developmental progress of infants and toddlers, focusing on motor, cognitive, and language skills.