Conditions
Paralysis on one half of the body
What is hemiplegia
What are the pia mater, arachnoid and dura mater
PD
What is Parkinson's Disease
Placing the client in a safe place and removing sharp objects is the care for this condition
What are seizures (epilepsy)
Non-verbal signs of pain in dementia can be assessed using this.
What is PAINAD
A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain is caused by this
What is a TIA
The CNS is made up of these
What are the brain and spinal cord
PNS
What is peripheral nervous system
This side is dressed first for clients with hemiplegia
What is the affected side
A blood clot in the brain can cause this
What is a CVA/stroke
A person with this condition suffers from recurrent seizures
What is epilepsy
These bones protect the spinal cord
What are the vertebrae (spinal column)
CNS
What is central nervous system
Clients with right hemiplegia should be encouraged to put food on this side of the mouth.
What is the left
The loss of language skills and/or speech
What is aphasia
A shuffling gait, tremors and muscular rigidity are symptoms associated with this disease
What is Parkinson's Disease
This coating on nerves allows messages to transmit faster
What is myelin
MS
what is Multiple Sclerosis
RUF refers to this
What is removing the unaffected side first (undressing)
Past experience, culture, age, and anxiety can all contribute to a persons experience of this:
What is pain
The medical term for paralysis in half of the limbs, both legs bilaterally
This part of the brain is responsible for thinking, problem-solving, learning, remembering and moving the arms and legs
What is the cerebrum.
ALS
What is amyotrphoic lateral sclerosis
Always check this before beginning care
What is the care plan
Extreme fatigue and difficulty with balance are early symptoms of this condition
What is MS