Mental Status Exam in Neurology Flashcards
What is the definition of dysrhtria?
Disorder of Articulation with basic language intact
What are the 3 components of basic language?
grammar, comprehension and word choice
What is the definition of DYSPROSODY?
Interruption of Speech Melody
What are the 3 components of speech melody?
tone, accent, tempo
What 2 areas are impaired in Aphasia?
Impairment of speech production and Comprehension
What the definition of ALEXIA?
Loss of ability to read in a previous literate person
What is the definition of AGRAPHIA
An acquired disturbance in writing
WHAT is the FIRST STEP in Language Testing?
Listening carefully to Spontaneous Speech
What should be done if pt doesn’t produce Spontaneous speech ?
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS should be asked
What 3 clinical observation must be made and notedd while listening to SPONTANEOUS Speech?
- IS SPONTANEOUS SPEECH Present? 2. IS the Speech Dysarthric or DYSPROSODIC? 3. Is there evidence of specific APHASIC ERRORS?
What 2 tests are use to evaluate VERBAL FLUENCY?
- ANIMAL NAMING TEST 2. FAS TEST
What is the DEFINITION of VERBAL FLUENCY?
The ability to produce SPONTANEOUS speech FLUENTLY without word-finding pauses or failures
To exhibit no impairment of Verbal Fluency how many animals should the individual produce in 60 seconds?
Between 18 and 22
How is FLUENT APHASIA detected?
Content words (nouns and verbs) are lacking
What is the definition of PARAPHASIA?
WORDS are jumbled and sentences meaningless
