<prompt> Total score in Mini Mental Status Examination MMS25303235  <response>: Ans. is b i.e., 30 Mini-mental status examination MMSEo The mini-mental status examination offers a quick and simple way to quantify congnitive function and screen for cognitive impairement It helps to confirm the presence of cognitive impairment and to follow the progression of dementia. It tests individuals orientation, attention, calculation, recall, language, and motor skills. Each section of test involves a related series of questions or commands. The individual receives one point for each correct answer. The individual can receive a maximum score of 30 points, i.e., MMSE is 30 point programme to evaluate cognitive function.QuestionsPointsOrientationo Name : seasondatedavmonthyearo Name : Hospitalfooritowfrstate,country5 1 for each name5 1 for each nameRegistrationo Identify three objects by name and ask the patient to repeat3 1 for each objectAttention calculationo Serial 7s; subtract from 100e.g., 93-86-79-72-655 1 for each substructionRecallo Recall the three objects presented earliero Languageo Name pencil and watcho Repeat No ifs and, or butso Follow a 3 step command e.g., Take this paper, fold it in half, and place it on tableo Write close your eyes and ask the patient in obey written commando Ask patient to write a sentenceo Ask patient to copy a design e.g., intersecting pentagons3 1 for each object1 1 for each object13 1 for each command111Total30o A score of 25 or above suggests normal cognition. A score below 25 suggests possible cognitive impairment and a score below 20 indicates definite impairment. 