NURS 6501: Final Exam Question 77 / NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology
    NURS 6501: Final Exam: Please contact Assignment Samurai for help with NURS 6501: Final Exam or any other assignment. Email: assignmentsamurai@gmail.com     Which one of the following neurologic disorders is not matched with its correct definition? Group of answer choices
  • Alexia: Inability to properly perceive written words
  • Dysarthria: Slurred or stuttering speech due to motor weakness or incoordination
  • Dysphagia: Inability to carry out learned motor tasks
  • Apraxia: Inability to carry out learned motor tasks
  The correct answer is: Dysphagia: Inability to carry out learned motor tasks   Explanation: This is not the correct definition of dysphagia. Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing, not a motor planning issue.   The correct pairings are: Alexia: Inability to read (written word comprehension deficit)   Dysarthria: Slurred or impaired speech due to motor dysfunction   Apraxia: Inability to carry out learned motor tasks despite intact motor function and comprehension