CommunicationQuestion 919 of 1700
A resident speaks in long sentences that do not make sense and cannot understand spoken or written words. Which type of aphasia is this?
- Receptive aphasia
- Expressive aphasia
- Validation
- Redirection
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Correct answer: Receptive aphasia
Receptive aphasia affects understanding of verbal and written language.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026