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Question 1

A score of ___ or less on the Glasgow Coma Scale is indicative of a severe brain injury

Answer 1

8

Question 2

What’s the difference between ischemic & hemorrhagic stroke?

Answer 2

ischemic is when clot blocks or impairs blood flow (& is the most common) HEMORRHAGIC is when blood vessels rupture causing leakage of blood

Question 3

What are some R hemisphere stroke symptoms (L hemiparesis)?

Answer 3

spatial relationship impairments, hand-eye coordination, irritability, L side neglect, quick/impulsive decisions

Question 4

What are some L hemisphere stroke symptoms (R hemiparesis)?

Answer 4

Apraxia, difficulty starting & sequencing tasks, inability to verbally communicate, slow/cautious

Question 5

What’s the difference between Broca’s & Wernicke’s aphasia?

Answer 5

Broca (non-fluent) is restricted speech where Wernicke’s (fluent) impaired auditory comprehension