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Stroke Review

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show A neurological event with the signs and symptoms of a stroke but which go away within a short period of time. It is due to a temporary lack of adequate blood and oxygen (ischemia) to the brain.  
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show A disruption in the cerebral blood flow  
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What causes a stroke?   show
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What the most common s/s of stoke?   show
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what does the nurse do IMMEDIATELY when she/he sees the s/s of stroke?   show
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show -know patient's swallow, gag and -coughing abilities -thicken liquids to avoid aspiration - food placed in back of mouth on the unaffected side -suction on stand by distraction free eating environment  
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What tips can you give a CNA who is going to explain the morning routine to a new patient who has just had a CVA?   show
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What is the time frame for a patient having a stroke to be eligible for thrombolytic drug?   show
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aphasia   show
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show difficulty reading  
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apraxia   show
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show uncoordinated movement  
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show difficulty speaking  
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show difficulty swallowing  
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show one sided paralysis  
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show one sided weakness  
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show loss of vision on one side  
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show aphasia alexia agraphia ataxia apraxia right hemiplegia or hemiparesis slow, cautious behavior depression and quick frustration visual changes such as hemianopsia  
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describe s/s of RIGHT cerebral infarction   show
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a left-handed person is --- hemisphere dominate   show
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a right handed person is ---- hemisphere dominant?   show
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show Motor  
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show sensory  
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What is the priority fcn of the cerebral occipital lobe?   show
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show Temporal Lobe  
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What part of the brain coordinates: smooth muscle movements, posture, equilibrium, muscle tone, position sense (proprioception)   show
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show Damage to the right side of the posterior portion of the brain may cause a loss of the left field of view in both eyes. Damage to the left posterior brain may cause a loss of the right field of vision.  
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Stroke is?   show
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Stroke can be caused by?   show
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show HTN atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, DM, cocaine use, atrial fibrillation, smoking, use of oral contraceptives, obesity, hypercoagulabilty, cerebral aneurysm  
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show Assure patency of airway, assess LOC, elevate the head, take seizure precautions, maintain quiet environment assist patient to make needs known, respond to swallowing deficits, e.g. thickened liquids  
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show Left  
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A nurse is pl;anning care for the client with hemiparesis of the right arm and leg. Then nurse incorporates in the care plan placement of objects.   show
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show Giving the patient thin liquids  
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show Speaking to the patient at a slower rate Completing sentences that the patient cannot finish.  
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a nurse is speaking to a high school class about good health practices. A student raises his hand and says that he has heard that "doing meth can make you a vegetable." What is the best reply for the nurse to give?   show
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