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Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) John Gates is a 59-year-old male -Answered History of Present Problem: John Gates is a 59-year-old male with a history of diabetes type II and hypertension who was at work when he had sudden onset of right-sided weakness, right facial droop, and difficulty speaking. He was transported to the emergency department (ED) where these symptoms continue to persist. It has been one hour from the onset of his neurologic symptoms when he presents to the ED. You are th...

Cerebrovascular Accident Chapter 28 Questions and Answers Graded A+ 1. A patient has weakness on the right side and impaired reasoning after having a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). What part of the brain is affected? a. Left hemisphere of the cerebrum b. Right hemisphere of the cerebrum c. Left cerebellum d. Right cerebellum ANS: A Impaired motor strength on the right side in conjunction with impaired reasoning indicates a lesion in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum. The cerebell...

1. THE CLINICAL RELEVANCE OF CARDIOEMBOLIC CEREBRAL INFARCTION Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the second most common cause of death worldwide [1-3]. Accurate definition of the mechanism of stroke is crucial as this will guide the most effective care and therapy. Cardioembolic cerebral infarction accounts approximately for one quarter of all cerebral infarcts [4-8]. In most cases, recurrence of cardioembolism can be prevented by oral anticoagulants. Therefore, for a...

Exam 1: Cerebral Palsy Questions And Answers + Rationale With Complete Solutions

Test Bank Maternal Child Nursing Care, 6th Edition, Shannon Perry, Marilyn Hockenberry, Deitra Lowdermilk, David Wilson, Kathryn Alden, Mary Catherine Cashion, Chapter 46: Cerebral Dysfunction

Which term is used to describe a child's level of consciousness when the child can be aroused with stimulation? *a.* Stupor *b.* Confusion *c.* Obtundation *d.* Disorientation - ANSWER- *c.* Obtundation Obtundation describes a level of consciousness in which the child can be aroused with stimulation. Stupor is a state in which the child remains in a deep sleep, responsive only to vigorous and repeated stimulation. Confusion is impaired decision making. Disorientation is confusion regard...

Nurs 4040 Cerebral Dysfunction Test With Complete Solution...

tumor (paraganglioma/chemodectoma) located within the adventitia of the carotid bifurcation (ICA/ECA) & causes external compression of the ICA (may occur bilaterally) - Accurate AnswerCarotid body tumor Carotid body tumor symptoms: - Accurate AnswerNeck Pain Dizziness Palpable Neck Mass Hoarseness Dysphasia Syncope Sagittal image with power doppler of the carotid bifurcation shows a highly vascular mass along the ECA - Accurate AnswerCarotid body tumor Occurs from an overgrowth of ...

HTHSCI 1H06A: Diencephalon, Brainstem, Cerebellum Questions and Answers

Cerebral Palsy Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales