Anatomy & Physiology
2 major divisions of the nervous system
The Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
A sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain causes ______
What is stroke?
Psychological condition that affects up to one-third of stroke survivors
What is Post-stroke depression?
Type of therapy that often requires shorter, simplified sessions for clients with cognitive deficits
What is CBT?
Type of language that some cultures may use to describe emotional symptoms
Somatic language (e.g., “pressure in the head,” “weakness”)
Lobe of the brain is responsible for executive functioning, planning, and impulse control
What is Frontal Lobe?
Neurological condition that is characterized by recurrent seizures
What is epilepsy?
Cognitive issue that is common after TBI and affects learning new information
What is memory impairment?
In neurological conditions, therapists often “pause more” when asking questions to _____
To accommodate slowed processing speed
Neurological disorders may be underreported in some cultural groups due to ____
Stigma or belief that symptoms should be kept private
Primary role of the autonomic nervous system
Regulates involuntary body functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing
Progressive disorder that involves the loss of dopamine-producing neurons
What is Parkinson's disease?
Common psychological symptom seen in Parkinson’s disease
What is apathy, depression, anxiety, or cognitive slowing?
One compensatory strategy for working with clients who have memory problems
Using a planner, written reminders, repetition, or cueing systems
Community factor that can limit access to stroke or neurology care
Transportation barriers or geographic distance from specialists
Branch of the autonomic nervous system that activates the “fight-or-flight” response
What is sympathetic nervous system?
Type of brain injury that occurs from an external force such as a fall or collision
What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
Term that describes uncontrollable shifts in mood or exaggerated emotional responses
What is emotionaal lability?
Motivational interviewing strategy helps patients reluctant to engage in rehab
Open ended questions and reflective listening
Using a professional interpreter is important in neurological evaluations because _____
Ensures accurate symptom description and avoid misdiagnosis
Structure connects the brain to the rest of the body and carries motor/sensory messages
What is spinal cord?
The term for paralysis on one side of the body after a stroke
What is Hemiparesis or hemiplegia?
Post seizure period during which individuals may experience confusion and fatigue.
What is post-ictal phase?
One environmental modification that helps clients with executive functioning deficits
Breaking tasks into steps, using checklists, or adding visual cues
Social determinants like insurance status and socioeconomic disadvantage affect _____ part of neurological recovery
Access to rehab services (PT/OT/speech), testing, medications, and follow-up care