Key Terms
The involved extremity or muscle group has no tone.
Flaccid
Exaggerated response of the autonomic nervous system to some noxious (painful) stimuli
Autonomic Dysreflexia
Caused by the obstruction of a blood vessel by an atherosclerotic plaque, a blood clot, a combination of the two.
Ischemic Stroke
May be ordered to control muscle spasticity
Muscle Relaxants
Assists the patient to achieve the highest possible level of self-care and independence
Rehabilitation
The loss of motor and sensory function in all four extremities.
Tetraplegia
This method of opening the airway is inappropriate in patients with SCI because of the risk of increasing cord damage.
conventional head-tilt–chin-lift
Rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.
hemorrhagic stroke
This method of opening the airway is preferred for these patients.
Jaw Thrust
If clear drainage is observed coming from the incision; this usually indicates a
CSF leak
Defect in the use of language: speech, reading, writing, or word comprehension.
Aphasia
With SCI can have sexual intercourse but lack vaginal sensation.
Women
Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA), which is used to dissolve clots, is most effective when given within _ hours of the onset of stroke symptoms
3
Is a major problem associated with stroke and can occur in up to 70% of stroke patients.
Depression
Any disruption in blood flow can lead ultimately to
Neurologic Damage
Defined as paralysis of one side of the body.
Hemiplegia
The cord has been completely severed.
Complete SCI
Considered a warning sign of impending stroke.
TIA
Caused by dislodged thrombi that occlude cerebral arteries?
Embolic Strokes
An interruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
CVA
Difficulty speaking and writing.
Expressive Aphasia
Control sexual function, so injury at or above these levels results in sexual dysfunction.
S2, S3, and S4
The purpose of the warfarin (Coumadin).
Prevents the formation of new clots.
Reduces risk of stroke in patients with recurrent ischemic attacks.
Aspirin
The most frequent cause of death after stroke.
Pneumonia