stroke pt 2 Flashcards
what kind of scan is the most common if a stroke is suspected?
CT
do MRIs or CT scans have greater sensitivity for acute stroke
MRI
what kind of imaging is used to examine the vertebrobasilar system
doppler ultrasound
this imaging technique is an x-ray of the carotid artery but is invasive and has a small risk of causing a stroke
arteriography and digital subtraction angiography
the acute phase of rehab for stroke usually begins within ______ hours
72
your patient is in the acute phase of stroke rehab. what should that consist of?
- early mobilization and use of hemiparetic side
- positioning, ADLs, functional mobility
- patient caregiver information
the subacute phase of stroke rehab often takes place where? how many hours of therapy per day?
inpatient rehab
3 hours
patients in the chronic phase of stroke rehab are greater than __ months post-stroke
6
pts in the chronic phase of stroke rehab typically get therapy where? what is the focus?
outpatient or home
focus on continuing to improve functional performance and resuming participation in community
cranial nerve for facial sensation?
5
cranial nerves for facial movement
5, 7
cranial nerve for auditory function
8
cranial nerve for visual fields, acuity, and pupillary reflex
2
cranial nerves for swallowing
9, 10, 12
cranial nerves for extra-occular movements
3, 4, 6
central post-stroke pain
pain arising as a direct consequence of a lesion or disease affecting the central somatosensory system * occurs in about 10% of strokes
stage 1 of motor recovery
flaccid paralysis *system is in shock
stage 2 of motor recover
- min voluntary movement
- basic synergies appear
- spasticity develops
stage 3 of motor recovery
- voluntary control of movement synergies
- further increase in spasticity
stage 4 of motor recovery
- synergies decline
- spasticity starts to decrease