Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
Name the the two types of stroke?
A
Ischaemic & Haemorrhagic
2
Q
What is an embolism?
A
A blood clot
3
Q
What is a TACs
A
Total Anterior Circulation Stroke
4
Q
What is a PACs
A
Partial Anterior Circulation Stroke
5
Q
What is a LACS
A
Lacunar Syndrome
6
Q
What is a POCs
A
A Posterior Circulation Syndrome
7
Q
Name the Oxford Strength Scale from 0-5
A
0 - No contraction
1 - Muscle flicker
2 - Movement without gravity
3 - Movement with gravity
4 - Movement against resistance
5 - Full strength
8
Q
Dysarthia is…
A
Diffuculty speaking due to weakness of speech muscles
9
Q
Dysphasia is…
A
Impairment in production of speech
