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STRoke

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every minute how many brain cells are destroyed in a CVA 2 billion
a sudden decrease in blood flow to the brain tissue is? stroke/CVA
3 types of strokes thrombus/ embolus/ hemmorhagic
unmodifiable risk factors for CVA. raghto race( AA and hispanics),age(doubles each decade afer 55), gender( female=hormones), heredity, previous tia, obesity
CVA= what is a risk factor in hispanics ischemic in younger age, hemmorrhage overall
CVA; clot forms somewhere else, and becomes LODGED in the cerebral vessel too narrow and blood vessel is then occluded is __________ stroke embolus
CVA; blood clot formation narrowing of the system is ____ thrombus
CVA; hemmorragic blood built up in the brain is _________ blood
women are at increased risk for CVA because of _________ birth control pills, and estrogen
brain can maintain its auto regullatgion between _SBP and ___SBP 160-50
modifiable CVA risk factors? 4 hshdsc all diseases and lifestyles) HTN smoking HD/ DM/ sleep apnea/ cholesterol
the tool that measures LOC, vision, facial paralysis, motor abilities, ataxia, sensation, language, and attention is? NIH= National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
what is the first technique used to demonstrate a shift in intracranial content and is useful in distinguishing the type of stroke CT
ischemic strokes are usually visible w a CT scan ___-___hrs post stroke. hemmorage strokes are visible ______ 6-8/immediately
name other tests used to diagnose CVA are; mmpsta MRI/MRA/PET/SPECT/ transcranial ultrasound doppler, anteriogram
________therapy help prevent contractures and improvemuscle strengh and coordination physical
`______therapy provides assistive devices and a plan for regaining lost motor skills occupational
______therapy is provided to help the patient improve swallowing as well as how to relearn to speak speech
age risk factor for CVA; doubles each decade after ____ and -/- occur over age 65 55/2/3
this CVA is ischemia to core area, has cellular breakdown and loss of homeostatasis Primary
during primary CVA ____ pump becomes ineffective. water enters the cell, cell bursts. NA-KA
cytotoxic edema occurs during ________ CVA primary
onset of primary CVA and duration 4-5min/2-3hrs
what place is a stroke in the leading causes of death? 3rd
without blood supply; brain metabolism is affected in ___sec, stops in __min, and death occurs in ____min 30,2,5
___ ______ is a risk factor in which irregular rhythm that allows blood to pool in atria. and for which type of stroke? atrial fibrillation/ embolic
_____ ____ ______ is a risk factor for CVA mainly in AA and hispan. the sickling of the cells cause them to block the vessels which can block the blood flow sickle cell anemia
name 5 street drugs that are risk factors for CVA mahac marij., anabolic steroids, heroin, amphetamines, cocaine
smokin increases risk for what 2 types of strokes? ischemic and hemmorrhagic
_________ allos the brain to maintain a constant flow of blood. autoregulation
the area around the necrotic tissue in the brain is called _______. and it can live _-_hrs with reserve blood flow. penumbra/2-3/
penumbra occurs during __________ CVA secondary
________ can become functional w/ restored blood flow. during secondary penumbra
_________ response is in the secondary CVA. it inhibits natural clot buster and inactivates anti-clotting factors inflammatory
ischemic strokes are classified as what 3 types of strokes? and it is accountable for ____% of all strokes Thrombus (clot), Emboli (Afib), Stenosis(plaque)/87
what is a mini stroke and lasts under 1 hr and returns to normal?` TIA
with a TIA it is ________ only!!!! No central infarct penumbra
symptoms of TIA ususally last under ________hrs 24
what is often a sign of an impending stroke? TIA
this type of stroke occurs when a cerebral blood vessel ruptures hemmorrhagic
2 types of hemmorrhagic strokes intracerebral and subarachnoid
4 causes of hemorrhagic stroke haat HTN/ Aneurysms/ Anticoag therapy/ Trauma
which type of stroke is the most fatal? hemorrhagic
s/s of this stroke can be HA, vomiting, seizures, LOC (meningitis) hemorrhagic
which stroke alters CSF circulation/absorption? hemorrhagic
CVA s/s can be ______or_____. neuro defictis by location of ______involved gradual, rapid/tissue
loss of half of the visual field of one or both eyes is ___________ (it may be visual, tactile or auditory) hemianopia
the inability to recognize one or more subjects that were previously familiar is __________ agnosia
the inability to carry out some motor pattern (ex. drawing pic/ getting dressed) even when strength & coordination are adequate is ________________ apraxia
the inability to use or understand language is___________ aphasia
motor speech problem in which one can understand what is being said but can respond only in short phrases is ___________ expressive aphasia
expressive aphasia is also called ______________ broca's aphasia
a sensory speech prob. in whic one cannot understand the spoken and/ written word. speech may be fluent but w/ innappropriate content is ____________ receptive aphasia
receptive aphasia is also called __________ wernicke's aphasia
language dysfunction in both understanding and expression is _____________ mixed/ global aphasia
any disturbance in muscular control of speech is ___________ dysarthria
paralysis of left/right half of body is _______ hemiplegia
weakness of the left/right half of body hemiparesis
alter ability to interpret, integrate and attend to sensory data is_________ _________ sensoriperceptual deficits
decubitus, thermoregulation, vision disturbances and neglect syndrome are all ____________ __________ sensoriperceptual deficits
CT scan _____ contrast! without
labs to check for strokes ccfc cbc, cmp, fsbs, coags
interventions for stroke iocnp iv, o2, CM, NIBP, pulse ox
medication that must be given within 3 HOURS of on set of symptoms of stroke is ? 2names and age requirement? fibrinolytic therapy, TPA/ 18yrs or older
what 3 drugs prevent futther clot fomation but DO NOT DISSOLVE CLOTS? COUMADIN, HEPARIN, LOVENOX
do not give anticoagulants and tPA in what type of strokes? hemorrhagic
surgical treatment which involves evacuation of hematoma and vascular repair is ___________ and is used for which type of stroke? craniotomy/ hemorrhagic
surgical treatment that prevent or restore blood flow__________________ and is used for which type of stroke? carotid endarterectomy/ ischemic
post op for carotid endarterectomy? anvh abc's neuro assess, vitals, hemorrhage
physical function can improve for up to _________ months (rehab for stroke) 3
a referral for families and patients w strokes national stroke association
____________ mimics a stroke hypoglycemia
NIH is also called ? cincinatti prehospital
main/big nursing diagnosis for stroke? ineffective cerebral perfusion
cranial nerves IX & X gag and swallowing reflex
cranial nerves V & VII blink, corneal reflex, facial grimacing and frowning
cranial nerves III, IV, & VI follows finger in all visual fields
cranial nerves II & I checked w/ pupillary response
name the 5 "give me 5's" walk, talk, vision, reach, feel
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