Patient Profile
This 84-year-old veteran from Birmingham, Alabama, suffers from long-term hypertension and lives in isolation
Who is Clyde Gump
What percentage of American men have hypertension?
What is nearly 50 percent
This is the first medical professional to assess a stroke patient at the scene
Who are paramedics or EMTs
What type of therapy is essential for helping stroke patients regain the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs)?
What is Occupational Therapy
Name two lifestyle changes that can help prevent strokes.
What are regular exercise and a healthy diet
What chronic condition has Clyde Gump poorly managed for years, contributing to his stroke?
What is hypertension
This state has the second-highest stroke mortality rate in the U.S
What is Alabama
What specialized hospital unit provides 24/7 care for severe stroke patients?
What is the Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
This healthcare professional oversees a patient's entire care plan, ensuring services align with treatment goals and managing resources effectively.
What is a Case Manager
What tool measures the severity of a stroke on a scale from 0 to 42?
What is the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)?
Name two key challenges Clyde faces socially and financially.
What is family estrangement and relies on Social Security and savings
Name the condition defined as an interruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to symptoms like paralysis
What is stroke?
What type of scan is critical for confirming a stroke diagnosis in the Emergency Department
What is a CT Scan
This therapy focuses on helping patients regain speech and communication abilities.
What is Speech Therapy
Which type of routine exam is critical for early detection of hypertension?
What is a blood pressure exam?
What past medical event did Clyde experience five years prior to his current stroke?
What is a transient ischemic attack
What percentage of Americans have hypertension?
what is 48 percent
What is the minimum therapy tolerance required for a patient to qualify for admission to Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC)?
What is 3 hours
This professional bridges acute care and rehabilitation by assessing patient needs, ensuring eligibility, and collaborating with the consulting physician.
What are Rehab Liaisons?
Name three factors that significantly increase stroke risk.
What are smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes?
What term describes Clyde's social behavior, characterized by isolation and estrangement from family?
What is social isolation?
What percentage of strokes are directly linked to hypertension?
What is nearly 50 percent
What type of plan must be in place for a patient to be admitted to Spain Rehabilitation Center?
What is a Discharge Plan
Who organizes and coordinates the necessary resources, information, and insurance details to ensure a patient’s smooth admission to SRC?
What is a Pre-admission Case Managers
This preventive care measure involves regular visits to detect early health issues and manage conditions.
What are routine check-ups?