Anatomy
The type of stroke in which a clot blocks the blood vessel
What is ischemic stroke?
This acronym is well known for encapsulating the common symptoms of a stroke
What is FAST?
This heart arrhythmia is commonly known to increase a patient's risk of stroke
What is A FIB (atrial fibrillation)?
This therapy discipline is most known for assisting patients with activities of daily living.
What is occupational therapy?
The type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel bursts.
What is hemorrhagic stroke?
This word corresponds to the F in the FAST acronym
What is FACE (dropping)?
This modifiable risk factor puts patients specifically at a higher risk for a hemorrhagic type stroke.
What is high blood pressure?
This assistive device is used to create a "bridge" between surfaces when a patient is transferring to a different surface.
What is aslideboard?
This side of the brain is responsible for controlling the right side of the body
What is left?
True or false: all people experience the same symptoms when they have a stroke
List as many modifiable risk factors as you can rememeber :)
High blood pressure
Diabetes
High cholesterol
Heart disease, particularly atrial fibrillation
Physical inactivity and obesity
Smoking
Illegal drug use
This type of brace is commonly prescribed to patients who have foot drop after a stroke.
What is an AFO (ankle foot orthosis)
This lobe of the brain is responsible for higher level functioning, problem solving, and judgement.
What is frontal?
This drug is given to patients who experience an ischemic stroke if the stroke is identified within 4 and a half hours of symptom onset
What is tPA?
These 4 risk factors for stroke cannot be controlled by the patient
What are age, race, gender, and heredity?
Proper oral care for patients who have difficulty swallowing can help prevent this medical complication.
What is aspiration pneumonia?