Description

The Trail Making Test is a neuropsychological assessment used to evaluate cognitive flexibility, attention, and visual-motor functioning. It involves connecting a sequence of numbers and letters in a specific order, which helps identify potential cognitive impairments.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be referred to as 'prueba de trazado' in some contexts, which is colloquial and not recommended in formal settings. It is essential to maintain a clinical register when discussing this test, as it is used in neuropsychological evaluations.

Example Sentences

EN: The Trail Making Test is often administered to assess cognitive function in patients with suspected neurological disorders.

ES: El Test de Secuencia Alfanumérica se administra a menudo para evaluar la función cognitiva en pacientes con trastornos neurológicos sospechosos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'Trail Making Test' with 'prueba de trazado'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term; mispronouncing 'alfanumérica' as 'alfanumerica'