CommunicationQuestion 918 of 1700
A resident with a stroke speaks in short, effortful phrases but understands you. Which type of aphasia is this?
- Receptive aphasia, with long speech that makes no sense
- Delusion, a false belief that is not real
- Agitation, with pacing and restlessness
- Expressive aphasia
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Correct answer: Expressive aphasia
People with expressive aphasia know what they want to say but cannot produce full sentences.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026