CommunicationQuestion 920 of 1700

How should you phrase questions for a resident with aphasia?

  1. With long, open-ended wording so the resident can explain
  2. So the resident can answer yes or no
  3. With several questions at once to save time
  4. In medical terms to be exact
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Correct answer: So the resident can answer yes or no

Yes-or-no questions are easy to answer. Check the answers, because some residents give automatic replies that are wrong.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026