If patient is thought to be normal, an adequate
sample of speech must be obtained by asking patient to read or
repeat words from the attached list. If the patient has severe
aphasia, the clarity of articulation of spontaneous speech can be
rated. Only if the patient is intubated or has other physical barriers to
producing speech, the examiner should record the score as
untestable (UN), and clearly write an explanation for this choice. Do
not tell the patient why he or she is being tested.