A 73-year-old woman with a CFS of 3 is assessed for cognitive concerns. Her MoCA score is 23/30. She has difficulty with delayed recall and visuospati...

Question

A 73-year-old woman with a CFS of 3 is assessed for cognitive concerns. Her MoCA score is 23/30. She has difficulty with delayed recall and visuospatial tasks but her language, attention, and orientation are preserved. She is fully independent in ADLs. What is the MOST accurate classification of her cognitive status?

Accepted Answer

Mild cognitive impairment - cognitive deficits are present (MoCA

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Normal cognition - MoCA of 23 is within normal limits

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Moderate dementia

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Severe cognitive impairment

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Delirium

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Mild Cognitive Impairment Definition