CVA| CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

what is necessary to know when assessing a CVA patient a. history b. ROM c. Strength d. tone e. vision f. sensation g. coordination h. balance i. cognition and orientation j. functional mobility k. all of the above correct answer: k. all of the above the ANPT recommends students shoul...

The most common etiologic factor of a CVA is correct answer: Thrombosis A patient with a CVA who neglets the paralyzed extremities displays what type of behavior? A: Remission B: Denial C: Anxiety D: Forgetfulness correct answer: B: Denial; Patient denies and ignores the paralyzed extremit...

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) correct answer: Sudden loss of neurological function caused by interruption of blood flow to the brain Ischemic Stroke correct answer: Blockage due to clot most common Hemorrhagic Stroke correct answer: rupture of vessels causing leakage of blood How long ...

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) correct answer: sudden loss of neurological function cause by interruption of blood flow to the brain. Ischemic stroke correct answer: most common (~80% of all strokes) Blockage due to clot Hemorrhagic stroke correct answer: rupture of vessels, causing lea...

Diagnosis for CVA: Ineffective Cerebral Tissue Perfusion (Stroke). What might this be evidenced by? What is it related to? correct answer: May be related to Interruption of blood flow: occlusive disorder, hemorrhage; cerebral vasospasm, cerebral edema Possibly evidenced by: Altered level o...

Non-modifiable risk factors for stroke correct answer: 1. age (over 55) 2. gender (male) 3. family history 4. race 5. prior MI 6. prior CVA 7. history of sickle cell disease 8. history of migraines Modifiable risk factors for stroke correct answer: 1. hypertension 2. atrial fibrillation...

CVA Definition correct answer: A sudden loss of blood supply to the brain that damages & kills brain cells. (Each yr. 700,000 people experience new or reoccurring ones) While performing an ADL treatment with a pt. who had a stroke, you notice that the pt. is having trouble dressing. The pt. proc...