Aphasia - Introduction Basic Terms

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This quiz is based on class notes by Dr. Randall Robey from UVA. Dr. Robey is highly knowledgable and is recognized as a leader in research and research related to aphasia.

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1.

What is the study of signs and symptoms?
- A.
  
  Nosology
- B.
  
  Semiology
- C.
  
  Sequela
- D.
  
  WHO framework
2.

The study in the science of classification of disease
- A.
  
  Nosology
- B.
  
  WHO framework
- C.
  
  Syndrome
- D.
  
  Semiology
- E.
  
  Sign
3.

A morbid condition following the consequence of a disease
- A.
  
  Nosology
- B.
  
  Sequela
- C.
  
  WHO framework
- D.
  
  Sign
4.

The aggregate of signs and symptoms associated with any morbid process; taken together they constitute the clinical picture of the disease
- A.
  
  Sign
- B.
  
  Syndrome
- C.
  
  Semiology
- D.
  
  Nosology
5.

Any objective determined abnormality indicative of disease
- A.
  
  Morbid
- B.
  
  Sign
- C.
  
  Syndrome
- D.
  
  Semiology
6.

Any loss or abnormality of psychological physiological or anatomical structures or function some deviation from the norm
- A.
  
  Semiology
- B.
  
  Sign
- C.
  
  Syndrome
- D.
  
  Who framework - impairment
7.

Loss of acquired language; language system established but not working well due to damage; etiology is stroke or brain damage
- A.
  
  Apraxia
- B.
  
  Aphasia
- C.
  
  Neuromotor brain damage
- D.
  
  Hearing loss
8.

Number of cases per year
- A.
  
  Incidence
- B.
  
  Prevalence
9.

Aphasia can occur in all modalities - writing, expressive, receptive, gestures
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Study in the cause of disease
- A.
  
  Epidemiology
- B.
  
  Etiology
11.

May be expressed as an incidence rate or a prevalence rate
- A.
  
  Morbidity
- B.
  
  Mortality
12.

Aphasia (noun) aphasic (adjective)
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False