Pathophysiology
This stroke would cause symptoms on the left side of the body.
What is a right-sided stroke?
This test is the most important test for a patient presenting with a stroke.
The symptoms of this type of stroke include severe headache and possible vomiting.
What is hemorrhagic stroke?
This is the first test that should be done when a stroke is suspected.
What is a glucose?
Rehab begins during this phase/time of a stroke.
What is immediately?
Hypertension is the largest cause of this type of stroke.
What is hemorrhagic stroke?
This type of stroke has symptoms that typically include weakness, eye changes, facial drooping.
What is ischemic stroke?
This test should be done before any food or drink is given.
What is a bedside swallow study?
This joint can become extremely painful after a stroke.
What is the shoulder?
This type of stroke is typically caused by a thrombus.
What is an ischemic stroke?
This question is extremely important and guides the course of treatment
What is last time seen normal?
This condition is called a stroke mimic.
What is hypoglycemia? Can also be Bells Palsy or migraine.
This vital sign must be kept within tight parameters if a thrombolytic is given.
What is the blood pressure?
These disciplines are often involved in the care of clients who are recovering from a stroke.
What is ST, PT, OT?
These conditions put a client at high risk for an ischemic stroke. Pick three.
What is HTN, Atherosclerosis, DM?
This condition cause half of a client's vision to be absent.
What is hemianopia?
When a client has this deficit, the nurse should educate the family and client to scan the environment.
What is unilateral neglect?
This type of procedures should be completed prior to administering a thrombolytic to a client.
What are invasive procedures?
This condition, when undiagnosed or untreated, is a major cause of stroke.
What is atrial fibrillation?
This assessment scale helps to identify how severe a stroke is.
What is the NIHSS or VAN (Cincinnati) Scale?
A client experiencing this deficit is not able to communicate well with others.
What is expressive aphasia?
This test is done to determine the best dysphagia diet for a client.
What is a dysphagiagram?
Which type of therapy can help a client with aphasia and/or apraxia?