Stroke Facts
Will a stroke on ONE side of your brain affect the SAME or OPPOSITE side of the body?
What is the opposite side.
High blood pressure is also known as _________.
What is hypertension
Keeping a to-do list and using a planner are examples of what strategy?
What is writing it down
TRUE or FALSE - Noise and something "catching your eye" are INTERNAL distractions
FALSE - this would be an EXTERNAL distraction
What are the 3 types of therapy?
What is physical, occupational, and speech
What is the name for the event commonly referred to as a "mini stroke"?
What is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
What is the #1 cause of stroke?
What is high blood pressure
Saying a phone number to yourself over and over again is an example of what strategy
What is repetition
Define INTERNAL distractions.
What are our own thoughts that prevent us from focusing on something.
TRUE or FALSE - there are more than 3 types of settings in which you can receive therapy
TRUE - There are MANY settings for all types of needs
What type of stroke is caused by a blockage, clot, or occlusion of blood flow?
What is Ischemic
The Surgeon General recommends 2 hours and 30 minutes of __________ each week to reduce stroke risk
What is moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (ex. a brisk walk)
Picturing what you want to remember is known as what strategy?
What is visualization
How does time of day impact our function?
What is - we all have peaks and valleys during the day when we perform the best and worst
The first time you are tested by a therapist is called an ___________.
What type of stroke is caused by a bleed in the brain?
What is Hemorrhage
What is - smoking, high blood pressure, uncontrolled blood sugar, high cholesterol, heavy alcohol intake, weight management, drug abuse
Tying what you want to remember together with something you already know is what strategy?
What is association
Why do familiar tasks often become more challenging after a stroke?
What is - because our brain wants to return to the automatic way we always do things; we may need strategies or different approaches now
TRUE or FALSE - All patients follow the same course of settings for receiving therapy
FALSE - Patients are recommended the most appropriate setting based on where they are in their recovery and what they need
Name 3 stroke risk factors we can NOT control
What is - age, family history, prior stroke or TIA history, gender, race, socio-economic status
Making a word/sentence of the first letter of each word you want to remember is also known as what?
Name the 4 types of attention
What is - sustained, selective, alternating, divided
The ultimate goal of therapy is what?
What is to MAXIMIZE recovery of skills lost and increase INDEPENDENCE