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exam 7 alterations

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what are the symptoms of right sided stroke   Paralyzed left side Left side neglect Spatial perceptual deficits Tends to deny or minimize problems Rapid performance short attention span Impulsive/safety problems Impaired judgment/time concepts  
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what are the symptoms of a left sided stroke   Paralyzed right side Impaired speech/language Impaired right/left discrimination Slow performance/cautious Aware of deficits, depression and anxiety Impaired comprehension related to language and math  
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what are the signs of an internal carotid artery   Contralateral paralysis of arm, leg and face Aphasia, apraxia, agnosia Hemianopia  
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what are the signs of middle cerebral artery   Drowsiness, stupor & coma Contralateral hemiplegia of arm and face Global aphasia Hemianopia  
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what are signs of anterior cerebral artery   Contralateral paralysis of foot and leg Sensory loss of toes, feet and leg Loss of ability to make decisions and act voluntarily and urinary incontinence  
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what are signs of vertebral artery   Pain in face, nose and eye Numbness and weakness in face on involved side Problems with gait Dysphagia  
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What is a TIA   mini stroke  
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Antiplatelets are used to treat which kind of stroke   TIA (mini)  
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tPA must be given when   within 3 hours of symptom onset  
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antithrombotic meds are given when   when ischemic stroke is suspected  
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anticoagulants are given for which type of stroke   ischemic  
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never give an anticoagulant med to what kind of stroke   hemorrhagic  
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nursing interventions after a stroke   Position client on unaffected side for 2 hours and affected side for 20 minutes Position client in prone position if prescribed for 30 minutes 3 times a day Provide skin, mouth and eye care  
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nursing interventions after a stroke   Perform PROM to prevent contractures Place TEDS on patient but remove daily to check skin Measure thighs and calves bilaterally to check for increase in size and color  
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nursing interventions after a stroke   Monitor for gag reflex and ability to swallow Provide sips of fluid and slowly advance diet Provide soft and semisoft foods and thickened fluids  
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nursing interventions after a stroke   When eating have patient sit up with head and neck slightly forward and flexed Place food in back of mouth on unaffected side to prevent trapping of food in cheek  
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