Chapter 4 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Dyshagia
A
Hard time swallowing.
2
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Cerebrovascular accident .
A
Stroke
3
Q
Paralysis on one side of the body ?
A
Hemiplegia
4
Q
Weakness on one side of the body ?
A
Hemiparesis
5
Q
Trouble communicating thoughts through speech or writing ?
A
Expressive aphasia
6
Q
Difficulty understanding spoken or written words ?
A
Receptive aphasia
7
Q
Inappropriate or unprovoked emotional responses including laugh , crying and anger
A
Emotional lability
8
Q
Combative behavior
A
Displaying violent or hostile behavior
9
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Impairment
A
Loss of function or ability