Which screen combines word recall and clock drawing?

Which screen combines word recall and clock drawing?

• A. MMSE
• B. Mini-Cog
• C. Clock Drawing Test
• D. MOCA

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is a brief cognitive screen that combines memory and visuospatial/executive skills in one quick task. The Mini-Cog does this by asking for three words to recall and then having the patient draw a clock showing a specific time. The three-word recall taps episodic memory, while the clock drawing assesses planning, sequencing, and visuospatial ability. Together, they offer a fast, practical way to screen for cognitive impairment in a clinical setting. Other tests either focus only on one domain (like the clock drawing alone) or involve numerous tasks across many domains, making them longer or not combining both elements in a single, concise screen.

The concept being tested is a brief cognitive screen that combines memory and visuospatial/executive skills in one quick task. The Mini-Cog does this by asking for three words to recall and then having the patient draw a clock showing a specific time. The three-word recall taps episodic memory, while the clock drawing assesses planning, sequencing, and visuospatial ability. Together, they offer a fast, practical way to screen for cognitive impairment in a clinical setting. Other tests either focus only on one domain (like the clock drawing alone) or involve numerous tasks across many domains, making them longer or not combining both elements in a single, concise screen.