Ilsa Recently Had a Stroke That Has Damaged Her Ability

question 22

Multiple Choice

 Ilsa recently had a stroke that has damaged her ability to name objects. Her neurologist shows Ilsa a pen and asks her to name what it is. This is best described as a test of _____.

• A) recognition
• B) Magnitude
• C) reaction time
• D) description

---

Definitions:

Encoded Message

Information that has been transformed into a specific format or code for the purpose of secure communication or storage.

Decodes

The process of interpreting or making sense of information, symbols, or actions, often in the context of communication.

Communication Process Model

The communication process model is a framework that outlines the elements involved in transferring messages from a sender to a receiver, including encoding, the channel, decoding, and feedback.

Information Overload

A condition in which the volume of information available exceeds the individual's capacity to process it, leading to overwhelm or decision paralysis.