Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Block 2 Week 8 Neurological > Stroke Review > Flashcards

Stroke Review Flashcards

0
Q

_______ can occur in rehabilitation after a stroke.

A

Plateaus

Study Tip: This means that as a nurse just because a patient stops responding to physical therapy does not mean that they will stop improving. Keep up the PT and OT for the best outcomes!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Right Sided Hemiplegia
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Impaired Right/Left Discrimination
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Impaired Time Concepts
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

Study Tip: In a different time sequence order.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Impaired Speech > Expressive Aphasia
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

Study Tip: Give the patient time to talk. The patient will have broken speech.

Frontal Lobe.

Broca’s is mostly found on the left since a majority of people are right handed.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Impaired Judgement
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Impaired Speech
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

Study Tip: this patient is aware of deficits.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Serial Processor
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

Study Tip: The Left hemisphere is in charge of sequential, analytical and logical thought; it is the home of speech and language. In computer terms the Left side of the brain is like a serial processor.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Cautious/Slow Performance
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

Study Tip: this patient is aware of these deficits

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Left Sided Neglect Syndrome
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

Study Tip: the nurse should move the left arm into view.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Anxiety
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

Study Tip: this is related to the patients Inability to Speak

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Depression
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

Study Tip: this is related to the patients awareness of the inability to speak.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Past/Future Time Orientation
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Spatial Perceptual Deficits
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

Study Tip: Couldn’t identify the location of their body in space with their eyes closed.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Language Deficits
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Math Comprehension Impairments
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

18
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Left Sided Hemiplegia
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

19
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Depth Perception Deficits
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

20
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Frustration
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

Study Tip: this is related to speech impairment.

21
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Unawareness of Deficits
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

Study Tip: this is necessary to educate caregivers about this because falls can be very dangerous if the patient is not monitored.

22
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Singsongy Sound & Shorter Sentences
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

23
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Very Short Attention Span
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

Study Tip: These patient’s are difficult to teach.

24
Q

The patient is presenting with:
The inability to speak without concentrating
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

25
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Impulsiveness
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

Study Tip: this patient will try to walk without thinking that they are hemiplegic and will fall on their face.

26
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Emotional Processor Intact
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

Study Tip: The Right hemisphere is more spatial and visual; it is nonlinear, intuitive and holistic (sees the big picture). In computer terms, the Right brain operates like an emotional processor.

27
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Present Time Orientation
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

27
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Denies/Minimizes the Problem
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

Study Tip: This patient doesn’t know they have trouble.

29
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Rapid Performance
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

Study Tip: this patient may stand before correcting their feet to stand under them. This is related to unawareness of deficits.

30
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Total Paralysis/Weakness
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

30
Q

The patient is presenting with:
Impaired Speech > Receptive Aphasia
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Left

Study Tip: The patient will not be able to understand the questions being asked.

Temporal Lobe

30
Q

The patient is presenting with:
A need for Constant Reminders
Is this a right side or left side CVA?

A

Right

Study Tip: this patient will require empathy in nursing care.

Block 2 Week 8 Neurological (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions