TABLE III.
Item number | Examiner’s statement to subject |
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2. | “Is there anything like gum or candy in your mouth?” (“Please remove it.”)2 |
3. | “What is the current condition of your teeth?” “Do your teeth (or dentures) bother you now?” |
4. | “Do you notice any movements in your mouth, face, hands, or feet?” (“Describe them to me.”)2 (“How do they currently bother you?”)2 (“How do they currently interfere with your activities?”)2 |
7.3 | “Open your mouth.” |
8.3,4 | “Stick out your tongue. Keep it out.” |
Modified from Brašić, 2003.
The statements in parentheses were spoken only if applicable.
Items 7 and 8 were performed twice.
For item 8 the subject was told to keep the tongue out for at least ten seconds.