Chapter 15: Neurologic Emergencies Flashcards
What does dysarthria cause?
Slurred speech.
What causes a hemorrhagic stroke?
Bleeding inside the brain.
What causes an ischemic stroke?
Blood vessel Blockage of blood flow to a part of the brain
What does a partial seizure effect?
Limited portion of the brain.
What functions are tested during the Cincinnati Stroke Scale
Facial drooping
Arm drift
Speech
What’s the criteria for the LA Stroke Scale?
Age > 45
History of seizure of epilepsy absent
Symptoms
Define “Tips on the Vowels”
Trauma
Infection
Psychogenic causes
Seizure/syncope
Alcohol Electrolytes Insulin Opiates Uremia
What’s a cause of epileptic seizures?
Congenital origin
What are some causes of structural seizures?
Tumor Infection Scar tissue from injury Head trauma Stroke
What are the causes of metabolic seizures?
Hypoxia Abnormal blood chemical values Hypoglycemia Poisoning Drug overdose Sudden withdrawal from alcohol or medication
What is the cause of febrile seizures?
Sudden high fever
What are some signs and symptoms of a stroke?
Facial drooping Hemiparalysis Difficulty swallowing Decreased LOC Dysphasia Aphasia Combativeness
Define aphasia
The inability to understand and/or produce speech.
