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Disclaimer: This quiz is not intended as a diagnostic tool and should not be used as such. Always see a licensed healthcare professional to address your concerns.
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The link has been copied! Start the quiz 1. In this question we will ask you to remember three words and repeat them back to us at the end of the quiz. The words are: apple, sunset, table. you are at home
- I’m ready for the next question!
Don’t forget to read the questions and instructions carefully! The correct response for the click was “Ready!” 2. Choose the number that comes next in this sequence: 3, 7, 11, 15, __
- 19
- 17
- 21
- 16
Not! The numbers increase by 4, so the correct answer is 19. 3. What does the common phrase “the early bird gets the worm” mean?
- When you get somewhere first, you have a better chance of success.
- Birds that wake up earlier are less likely to starve.
- You have to work hard to get the worm.
- I have no idea
Not quite! This term means that your chances are better if you start early. 4. Complete this statement: ECSTATIC is DISCOURAGED as ______
- He is BRAVE according to the COWARD
- He is HONEST to TRUTH
- AFRAID means UNHAPPY
- MOROSE is MELANCHOLY
Not quite! Ecstatic and discouraged have opposite meanings, so the correct pair is brave and coward. 5. Choose the emoji that goes with this group: 🐈🐄🦔🐇🐕
- 🐑
- 🐠
- 🦕
- 🐊
Not! This is a group of land animals, so the correct answer is 🐑. 6. What form comes next in this pattern? 🟪🟡🔷, 🟪🟡🔷, 🟪🟡
- 🔷
- 🔶
- 🟪
- 🟡
Not quite! The next shape in the pattern would be 🔷. 7. How would you draw a clock that shows the time 9:00? ⏰
- With the short hand pointing at 9 and the long hand pointing at 12.
- With the short hand pointing at 12 and the long hand pointing at 9.
- With the short hand pointing at 9 and the long hand pointing at 3.
- With the short hand pointing at 3 and the long hand pointing at 9.
Not! At 9:00, the minute hand reads 12 and the hour hand reads 9. 8. Which word has the closest meaning to the word SCARED?
- ANXIOUS
- PUSHED OUT
- AGGRESSIVE
- APATHETIC
Not quite! Fear means nervous and scared, so the correct answer is “anxious”. 9. What mathematical expression it doesn’t work equal to 9?
- 2 + 6
- 17 – 8 (original scientific work, scientific).
- 3 x 3
- 36 ÷ 4
Not! The correct answer is 2+6, which equals 8. 10. What does the common phrase “keep calm” mean?
- Be patient.
- Act quickly.
- Don’t hesitate.
- Think fast.
Not quite! “Stop your horses” means slow down, so the correct answer is “be patient”. 11. Choose a word that does not go with this group: HAPPY, CHEERFUL, JOYFUL
- MOPING
- SATISFIED
- JUBILEE
- GLEEFUL
Not! The correct answer is “dejected”, which means sad and disappointed. 12. What three words did we ask you to remember at the beginning of this quiz?
- Apple, Sunset, Table
- Banana, ocean, chair
- Ant, Snake, Torch
- Orange, sunrise, couch
Not quite! The words were apple, sunset and table. Start the quiz
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What are cognitive tests?
Cognitive tests are performed in medical facilities and check for problems with your mental functioning or “cognition”. Cognition is your brain’s ability to take in and process information, and it includes things like thinking, learning, remembering, paying attention, reasoning, making decisions, and understanding and using language.[1]
How do cognitive tests work?
During the cognitive screening test, you will be asked to answer several questions and/or perform several tasks to assess your cognitive abilities. This can include things like:
- Recall the short list of words you were given at the beginning of the assessment and recite them successfully at the end of the assessment.
- Performing mathematical functions, such as subtracting a certain number from a larger number, subtracting the same number from that answer, and so on.
- Drawing a clock with hands showing a specific time.
- Performing a simple task such as placing the left hand on the right knee when asked by the evaluator.
- Listening to a scenario and explaining what you would do in that situation to demonstrate your judgment and decision-making ability.
- Naming the relationship between a list of objects (eg: an orange, an apple, a banana and a strawberry are all fruits) or explaining the meaning of a common proverb or saying (such as “prevention is better than cure” or “actions speak louder than words”).[2]
What are the most commonly used cognitive tests?
- Montreal Test of Cognitive Assessment (MoCA): This test requires you to memorize a short list of words, copy a drawing of an object or shape, and identify animals when shown pictures. It takes about 15 minutes to complete.
- Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE): In this test, you will be asked to state well-known facts (such as the date), count backwards from a number, and identify everyday objects in a room. It takes about 10 minutes to complete.
- Mini-Cog: In this test you will be asked to memorize a list of three items and recite them at the end of the assessment. You will also be asked to draw a clock with hands showing a specific time. This is the shortest option and usually takes about 3 minutes.[3]
What types of medical conditions do cognitive tests help diagnose?
Cognitive tests alone cannot diagnose specific health conditions – they are just screening tools to help determine whether you have cognitive impairment. If your results indicate a problem, your doctor will order further tests to confirm the cause.[4]
Potential causes of cognitive impairment include:
- Hypothyroidism
- Insomnia or sleep apnea
- Vitamin deficiencies
- Side effects of certain medications
- Depression, anxiety or stress
- Disorders of blood vessels
- Concussion or other brain injury
- Long-term use of alcohol
- Multiple sclerosis
- Stroke
- Age-related changes in memory
- Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease[5]
Do you need to do anything to prepare for a cognitive test?
No, you do not need to prepare or study for a cognitive test.[6]
You will just have to go to the doctor’s office or the health facility where you scheduled the test.
For more information on cognitive tests, see these resources:
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22306-cognitive-test
- https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/cognitive-testing/
- https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/care-resources/cognitive-care/cognitive-evaluation.html
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