CVA Flashcards
1
Q
Ischemic
A
Blockage
2
Q
Hemorrhagic
A
Burst
3
Q
Thrombus
A
Blood clot that stays put
4
Q
Embolus
A
Blood clot that moves
5
Q
Aneurysm
A
Ballooning BV
6
Q
Aphasia
A
Language disorder
7
Q
Apraxia
A
Dysfunction in executing motor tasks
8
Q
Flaccid paralysis
A
A sense of muscle tone
9
Q
Hypotonicity
A
Low muscle tone
10
Q
Hypertonicity
A
Increased muscle tone
11
Q
Hypotonicity
A
Decreased muscle tone
12
Q
Ataxia
A
Deficits in coordination
13
Q
Agnosia
A
Inability to recognize people
14
Q
Dysarthia
A
Weakness in face muscles resulting in abnormal speech
15
Q
Symptoms of Cardiac Distress
A
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Sweating
Nausea
Palpitations
Lightheaded
Dizzy
Speech difficulty
Arm weakness
Face drooping
