Expression (Vocal Or Nonvocal)

Question 1

What is the definition of “complex” expression?

Answer 1

“Relates to finances, meds, D/C plans, religion, humor, group conversations, etc.”

Question 2

What is the definition of “basic” expression?

Answer 2

“Relates to daily needs (i.e., cold, hot, pain, hunger, toileting, thirst)”

Question 3

What does the score for this category represent?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is an important question to consider?

Answer 4

Can the pt be understood in their native language, using clear, intelligible speech, or expressions of language

Question 5

1

Answer 5

Total A

…expresses basic information < 25%, can not express needs, completely unreliable

Question 6

2

Answer 6

Max prompt

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

Question 7

3

Answer 7

Mod prompt

…expresses basic information 50-74% of the time

Question 8

4

Answer 8

Min prompt

…expresses basic information 75-90% of the time

Question 9

5

Answer 9

Standby prompt

…expresses basic information > 90% of the time with occasional prompting

Question 10

6

Answer 10

Mod I

…expresses complex information in most situations, mild word-finding difficulty; needs more time, self-corrects

Question 11

7

Answer 11

I

…expresses complex information without difficulty or device

Question 12

Hint - complex relates to:

Answer 12

Finances
Meds
D/C plans
Religion
Humor
Group conversations

Question 13

Hint - basic relates to:

Answer 13

Daily needs - cold, hot, pain, hunger, toileting, thirst

Question 14

Hint - look for expression of details in…

Answer 14

Conversation

Question 15

Hint - question

Answer 15

Does the pt initiate conversation or only answer questions when asked?

Question 16

Is there a “0” category?

Answer 16

NO - 1 (Total A) is the lowest category