Stroke

Question 1

Ischemic stroke

Answer 1

A stroke that is caused by a blocked artery in the brain which prevents adequate blood flow and oxygen

Question 2

Hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 2

A stroke that is caused by bleeding in the brain due to a ruptured vessel (weakened vessel or aneurysm

Question 3

What are the risk factors for an ischemic stroke

Answer 3

Hypertension

b. Diabetes
c. Obesity
d. Atherosclerosis
e. Cardiac Dysrhythmias
f. Oral Contraceptives
g. Substance Abuse

Question 4

Hemorrhagic stoke Risk factors

Answer 4

H A T S

H- Hypertension
A- Anticoagulant therapy
T- Trauma
S- Substance abuse

Question 5

Stroke assessment findings

Answer 5

F A S T

F-facial drooping

A- arm drifting

S- speech problems or slurring of speech

T- time (time to call 911)

Question 6

Diagnostics

Answer 6

CT scan, MRI Clotting studies and D-Dimer Neurological examination
NIH Stroke Scale

Question 7

Interventions for aphasia

Answer 7

PROP
P-Provide time to respond
R-Reorient
O-One instruction at a time
P-Picture board

Question 8

Aphasia

Answer 8

Difficulty with comprehending or expressing language
Expressive-(broca aphasia) can comprehend but can not express
Receptive- does not comprehend
Mixed- can not comprehend or express

Question 9

What symptoms can a person that has experienced a stroke have?

Answer 9

Altered LOC 
Contralateral deficits 
Aphasia
Apraxia
Hemiopia
Dysphasia

Question 10

Dysphasia

Answer 10

Difficulty swallowing

Question 11

Apraxia

Answer 11

Difficulty performing physical tasks

Question 12

Hemianopia

Answer 12

Blindness on one half of visual field