3. I will name three objects. Would you repeat them after I've said all three? Remember them, because I ask you to mention them again in a few minutes. Apple, Key, Table (repeat max 5 times until patient knows, give points after the first time)
12.12
4. I would like you to count backward from 100 by sevens.” (93, 86, 79, 72, 65, …), Stop after five answers
12.13
5. Earlier I told you the names of three things. Can you tell me what those were?
12.14
6. Show the patient a wristwatch and a pencil, and ask the patient to name them.
12.15
7. Repeat the phrase: ‘No ifs, ands, or buts.’
12.16
8. Take the paper in your right hand, fold it in half, and put it on the floor.” (The examiner gives the patient a piece of blank paper)
12.17
9. Please read this and do what it says.” (Written instruction is “Close your eyes.”)
12.18
10. Make up and write a sentence about anything.” (This sentence must contain a noun and a verb.)
12.19
11. Please copy this picture.” (The examiner gives the patient a blank piece of paper and asks him/her to draw the symbol below. All 10 angles must be present and two must intersect.)