Restorative careQuestion 1519 of 1700

Which conditions often cause expressive or receptive aphasia?

  1. A cold that lasts more than two weeks in the winter
  2. A broken bone
  3. An eye infection
  4. A stroke or injury to certain parts of the brain
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Correct answer: A stroke or injury to certain parts of the brain

Aphasia makes forming words and understanding talk hard.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.7: Assisting With Sensory Deficits

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026