Comprehension (Auditory, Visual, Or Both)

Question 1

What is the definition of “complex/abstract” comprehension?

Answer 1

“Understanding current events on TV or newspaper; religion; humor; math; finances; etc.”

Question 2

What is the definition of “basic” comprehension?

Answer 2

“Information about daily needs (eating, drinking, bathroom, hygiene, sleep)”

Question 3

What does the comprehension score represent?

Answer 3

The percentage of time during interactions with others during which the pt understands complex or basic spoken or written ideas in their own language without prompting, repetition, or gestures

Question 4

Is the pt allowed to be scored based on how they interact and understand things in their own language?

Answer 4

YES

Question 5

1

Answer 5

Total A

…understands basic information < 25% or does not comprehend anything

Question 6

2

Answer 6

Max prompt
…expresses basic information 25-49% of the time, understands ONLY single words or gestures, or commonly used expressions

Question 7

3

Answer 7

Mod prompt

…understands basic information 50-75% of the time

Question 8

4

Answer 8

Min prompt

…understands basic information 75-90% of the time

Question 9

5

Answer 9

Standby prompt

…understands basic information > 90% of the time

Question 10

6

Answer 10

Mod I

…understands complex information: glasses or hearing aid: requires extra time for complex, ONLY mild difficulty

Question 11

7

Answer 11

I - understands complex information without difficulty or device

Question 12

Hints:

Answer 12

Does pt understand basic information about daily activities such as eating, toileting, dressing, and sleeping?

Does pt understand complex information about their medications, diagnoses, D/C plans, and current events?

Question 13

Is there a “0” category?

Answer 13

NO - 1 (Total A) is the lowest category

Question 14

In what category does a pt fall if they have a vision aid (glasses/contacts)?

Answer 14

6 = Mod I