This word-generation test asks patients to name as many four-legged animals as they can in one minute.
1 or 2 out of 3 on word recall: normal clock-drawing test = no dementia abnormal clock-drawing test = dementia.3 out of 3 on delayed recall indicates normal 0 out of 3 indicates likely dementia.Recommended for detection and monitoring, including delirium.Cons: does not test memory or language abilities.Pros: not influenced by age or education easy, very quick and acceptable to most patients some measure of visuospatial and executive function.Scoring: normal (perfect or near perfect) or abnormal by inspection any abnormal clock should raise suspicion of dementia and prompt further evaluation.Test: “Please draw a clock and make the time show 10 minutes past 11:00.”.This test involves one item, and takes one to two minutes to administer. Ask the patient to recall the three words.The scoring of the clock is similar to the Mini-Cog scoring described on page 229.