Which cognitive screening tool is listed for assessment tasks?

• A. KELS
• B. COPM
• C. MOCA
• D. Mini Mental (MMSE)

Answer: (D)

Cognitive screening tools are brief measures used to flag potential cognitive impairment so you can decide if a deeper assessment is needed. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) fits this role well because it quickly screens multiple cognitive domains—orientation, attention and calculation, recall, language, and visuospatial skills—in a short, standardized interview. Its score provides a snapshot of overall cognitive status and can help guide further evaluation or intervention planning in occupational therapy.

The other options serve different purposes. A living-skills assessment like KELS focuses on what someone can do in daily tasks, not on screening cognitive function itself. The COPM is an individualized measure of perceived performance and satisfaction in chosen occupations, not a cognitive screen. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment is also a cognitive screening tool, and it’s more sensitive to mild impairment in some cases, but in many standard OT resources MMSE is listed as the classic quick screen used in initial assessments.