Screening Flashcards
1
Q
What is often an important part of screening/ assessment of dysarthria?
A
An oromotor exam
2
Q
What does an oromotor exam establish?
A
If the cranial nerves are functioning and to breakdown the components of speech.
3
Q
What does the oromotor exam give us a good picture of?
A
How the movements and muscles for speech and swallowing are working.
4
Q
What is required for an oromotor exam?
A
- Equipment e.g. gloves, torch, water.
- Good patient comprehension is also required.
- Explain purpose of assessment to client.
