n_test_amts
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AMTS cognitive impairment test
see also neurology
General points
- Ensure the patient is wearing glasses and/or hearing aids if required and assess the need for an interpreter.
- Daily testing may be indicated during hospital admission
- The abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS) provides a reliable screen for patients with a high suspicion index for cognitive impairment with noted problems in memory and thinking /speech.
- 1 point is allocated for each correct response.
- A score of 8 or less is indicative of impairment.
AMTS patient responses
- age
- time to nearest hour
- Address for recall at end of the test “42 West Street” (ask the patient to repeat the address to make sure it has been heard correctly)
- year
- “What is the name of this place?” - Name of hospital or present location
- Recognition of two people (eg. nurse, doctor etc)
- year of either:
- First World War (1914 – 1918)
- Second World War (1939 – 1945)
- Name of the Prime Minister
- Count backwards from 20 to 1
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