Lecture 3

Question 1

What are three types of stroke?

Answer 1

Thrombosis (most common), Embolus, Hemorrhage

Question 2

Which artery is most commonly affected in a CVA?

Answer 2

Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA)

Question 3

Which type of vascular injury has the following symptoms
-Symptoms subside in 24 hours
-No residual deficits or symptoms
-Often a precursor to CVA or MI
-Cause unknown but may be cerebral vasospasm or transient systemic arterial hypotenstion

Answer 3

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Question 4

What are two signs of a MCA stroke?

Answer 4

Contralateral hemiplegia (UE), Sensory deficit (UE and face), Homonymous hemianopsia

Question 5

Which condition is loss of field of vision of one half of both eyes?

Answer 5

Hemianopsia

Question 6

What are two signs of an ACA stroke?

Answer 6

Contralateral hemiparesis (LE), Sensory loss (LE), Left side neglect, Aphasia, Apraxia

Question 7

What are two signs of an ICA stroke?

Answer 7

Coma, Death

Question 8

Two signs of a vertebrobasilar stroke?

Answer 8

Visual loss, Homonymous hemianopsia, Facial numbness, Tinnitus, Dysarthria, Dysphagia, Hemiparesis, Sensory loss, Loss of pain and temperature on opposite side

Question 9

What are two techniques to inhibit tone?

Answer 9

Taping, Slow rhythmic rocking

Question 10

What are two techniques to increase tone?

Answer 10

Isometrics, Isotonics

Question 11

What are two upper extremity complications following a stroke?

Answer 11

Shoulder subluxation, CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome)

Question 12

What are some techniques to refine motor control in the late stage of stroke rehab?

Answer 12

Biofeedback, PNF, Electrical stimulation