A patient diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) has difficulty copying a figure that the nurse has drawn during an admission assessment. The nurse uses this technique to assess for which of the following types of aphasia?
A) Auditory-receptive
B) Visual-receptive
C) Expressive speaking
D) Expressive writing
Ans: B
Feedback: Difficulty copying a figure that the nurse has drawn would be considered visual-receptive aphasia. Expressive aphasia is the inability to express oneself, often associated with damage to the left frontal lobe area. Receptive aphasia is the inability to understand what someone else is saying; often associated with damage to the temporal lobe area. Refer to Table 60-6.
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