Test 3 Terminology

Question 1

Hemiplegia

Answer 1

face, arm, and leg flaccidity on contralateral side; complete paralysis of one half of the body opposite the cerebral lesion

Question 2

Apraxia

Answer 2

loss of ability to organize tasks and use objects correctly (right tool for right task)

Question 3

Aphasia

Answer 3

Expressive: Broca’s aphasia, inability to express oneself

verbally or in writing

Question 4

Dysarthria

Answer 4

Slurred speech, articulation problem due to weakness of tongue, pharynx facial muscles

Question 5

hemianopsia

Answer 5

*absent or diminished response to touch, pain, pressure , heat and cold

Question 6

Agnosia

Answer 6

lack of recognition of objects

Question 7

Dysphagia

Answer 7

difficulty in swallowing: drooling, choking and coughing while eating or drinking. Absent gag and swallowing reflex on one or both sides