TIA Flashcards
1
Q
Risk Factors
A
1) Drugs
2) Smoking
3) ETOH intake
2
Q
Physical Assessment
A
1) Sudden weakness
2) Numbness
3) Slurred speech
4) Inability to talk
5) Confusion
3
Q
Complications
A
1) CVA
2) Seizures
3) Increased ICP
4
Q
Priority Nursing Diagnosis
A
Altered communication ability r/t inability to clearly verabilize AEB dysphagia
5
Q
Patient outcome
A
1) Pt is able to efficiently communicate through other resources
2) Pt will not aspirate food or pills
6
Q
Diagnostic/Finding
A
1) CT scan
2) NIH Stroke Scale
3) EEG
4) MRI
7
Q
Treatment
A
1) Monitor neurologic status
2) Monitor seizure activity
3) Assist ADLs
4) Encourage ROM exercise
5) Swallow evaluation
8
Q
Medications
A
1) Thrombolytic
2) Aspirin
3) BP medication
9
Q
Pathophysiology
A
A Brief interruption in blood flow to the brain resulting in lack of oxygen
