Stroke (and polio)
Two types of strokes
ischemic and hemorrhagic
What is dementia?
decline in mental ability that interferes with everyday life
Name the 2 different types of meningitis
viral and bacterial
Define Hydrocephalus and provide one symptom.
Hydrocephalus is a condition in which an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) occurs within the brain. This typically causes increased pressure inside the skull. Older people may have headaches, double vision, poor balance, urinary incontinence.
What is paralysis?
complete or partial loss of muscle function
Define polio
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads from person to person and can infect a person's spinal cord, causing paralysis (can't move parts of the body)
What is the treatment for dementia?
There is no treatment
What is meningitis?
Inflammation of the meningies
What is Parkinson's?
Progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement
What is a concussion?
temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow on the head.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
T or F: In home care is a life style change for dementia patients
True
T or F: Viral meningitis is meningitis caused by infection
False
Name 2 S/S of Parkinson's
-tremor -loss of autonomic movements
-slowed movement -speed and writing changes
-rigid muscles
-impaired balance/posture
Diagnostic Tests (Name 1)
-physical exam of symptoms
-brain imaging
T or F: You can treat a hemorrhagic stroke with an IV injection of plasminogen
False
Name at least one way to prevent dementia
-quit smoking or drinking
-exercise
-healthy diet
Why is blood culturing a diagnostic test for meningitis?
It cultures the blood to test for bacteria and infection
Name a diagnostic test of diagnosing Alzheimer's
-physical exam of relatives
-blood test
-test memory and thinking
(IF FALSE, CORRECT STATEMENT)
After treatment, you will need therapy
Name at least 2 diagnostic tests for diagnosing a hemorrhagic stroke
-physical exam
-blood test
-MRI
-EKG
How would you diagnose a patient with dementia?
Which type of meningitis is most severe?
T or F: epilepsy is abnormal brain activity causing seizures
True
What type of therapy will you need?
Occupational