Deck 20: Managing Speech and Language Deficits after Stroke

Question 1

In the early stages,a patient with Wernicke aphasia may be unaware of his language disorder,deny that he has had a stroke,and confabulate the reason for the hospitalization.

Answer 1

True
The above typically describes behaviors of those with Wernicke aphasia in the acute setting.

Question 2

Broca aphasia is described by all of the following except:

A) halting and hesitant speech.
B) awkward effortful articulation.
C) self-correction of errors.
D) intact writing ability.

Answer 2

D
Those with Broca aphasia present with difficulty writing or dysgraphia.

Question 3

To enhance comprehension after stroke,the following strategy(ies)is/are recommended:

A) slow the rate of speech.
B) reduce distractions.
C) write down important words or instructions.
D) all of the above.

Answer 3

D
All of the above strategies are potentially useful to enhance comprehension.

Question 4

Wernicke aphasia is described by all of the following except:

A) ease of speech initiation.
B) jargon.
C) awareness of errors.
D) neologisms.

Question 5

Global aphasia presents after which infarction?

A) Left middle cerebral artery (MCA)
B) Right MCA
C) Right ACA
D) Left posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA)