Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Test

What condition may indicate that a resident has aphasia?

1. The resident cannot see

2. The resident cannot talk

3. The resident has difficulty walking

4. The resident has memory loss

The correct answer is: The resident cannot talk

Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects a person's ability to process and produce language. It can occur after brain injury or a stroke and primarily impacts the individual's ability to speak or understand spoken language. When a resident cannot talk, it suggests a direct impairment in their ability to communicate, which is characteristic of aphasia. This condition does not typically involve problems with visual perception, mobility, or memory, although those issues may coexist. Other conditions might lead to the inability to speak as well, but aphasia specifically is focused on language functions rather than other cognitive or physical abilities. Finding that a resident cannot talk aligns closely with the symptoms related to aphasia, making it the most relevant indicator of this condition.