Nursing 209- Neurological Assessment (100% verified)

Aphasia correct answers Defect or loss of the power of expression by speech, writing, or signs. Defect or loss of the power of comprehension of spoken or written language. Receptive aphasia correct answers Damage in wernicke's area in temporal lobe. Person can hear sound but it has no meaning, like foreign language Expressive aphasia correct answers Damage in broca's area in frontal lobe. Person can understand and know what they want to say but can't produce the words. Apraxia correct answers Inability to execute a voluntary motor movement despite being able to demonstrate normal muscle function. Caused by a problem in the cortex of the brain. No connection of the brain and the body. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) correct answers Sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to brain is impaired by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain. Also called a stroke. Common symptom is weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. Can be speech problems, weak face muscles, numbness and tingling. Can affect balance, vision, swallowing, breathing. Graphesthesia correct answers Tactual ability to recognize writing on the skin. Write on both sides Hemiplegia correct answers Paralysis on one side of the body Nystagmus correct answers Rapid rhythmic repetitious involuntary eye movements Paraplegia correct answers Paralysis of the lower part of the body including legs Stereognosis correct answers Recognition of objects by the sense of touch Tic correct answers Repetitive movement that is difficult to control Trans Ischemic Attack (TIA) correct answers Temporary brain dysfunction lasting no longer than 24 hours due to a shortage of blood and oxygen. "Mini stroke" serves as a warning for a stroke. Tremor correct answers Abnormal repetitive shaking movement of the body Vertigo correct answers Sense of spinning or feeling of disequilibrium. Accompanied by nausea, vomiting, generally worsened by motion Neurological screening exam correct answers -Mental status exam to test cerebral function (may be affected by illness, medications, education, and responses to personal questions)