End Of Semester VIVA

Question 1

Define, list the signs and symptoms and prognosis of a left middle cerebral artery stroke

Answer 1

A stroke resulting in primary damage to the left hemisphere in the brain
Often results in damage to the right ride if the body and facial droop

Can impact language (dysphasia or aphasia)

Question 2

What is visual neglect and implications of visual neglect

Answer 2

A deficit in attention and awareness to one side of the body (likely to be the right side of the body)

May result in walking into doorways, not seeing objects or people on the right side (may cause safety implications)