CVA Flashcards
1
Q
Risk Factors
A
1) Smoking
2) High cholesterol
3) Unhealthy diet
2
Q
Physical Assessment
A
1) Weakness
2) Difficulty with Speech
3) Decreased LOC
4) Difficulty with vision
5) Poor Coordination
3
Q
Complication
A
1) Seizures
2) Extension of hemorrhage
3) Hydrocephalus
4
Q
Priority Nursing Diagnosis
A
Altered physical mobility r/t weakness AEB recurrent falls
5
Q
Patient outcomes
A
1) Pt will not develop pressure ulcers
2) Pt will participate in ROM exercise
6
Q
Diagnostic/Findings
A
1) CT scan
2) NIH Stroke Scale
3) MRI
4) EEG
7
Q
Treatment
A
1) Swallow evaluation
2) Encourage ROM exercise
3) Monitor Neruologic status
4) Monitor seizure activity
5) Assist ADLs
8
Q
Medications Used
A
1) Aspirin
2) BP medications
3) Thrombolytics
9
Q
Pathophysiology
A
Interruption of blood flow to a special area of the brain
