NSG 3250 Unit 5|NSG 3250 Unit 5 Neurological
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TIA (Trans-Ischemic attack)
Also called a mini-stroke
TIA (Trans-Ischemic attack) patho/risk factors/causes:
Usually a result of a temporary blockage of a cerebral blood vessel. However,
no death to brain tissue
TIA (Trans-Ischemic attack) Assessment:
- Sudden loss of motor or sensory function - similar to a stroke
- Usually only lasts 1-2 hours but can last up to 24 hours
- Precursor for ischemic stroke
TIA (Trans-Ischemic attack): Diagnostics:
- CT of brain to rule out bleed done immediately
- Will also test other areas like carotids, echocardiogram, and lipid levels to determine
the cause of the TIA.
TIA (Trans-Ischemic attack): Nursing considerations/Patient teaching:
Educate patients on how to modify risk factors
, Ischemic Stroke:
Usually a result of interruption of blood flow in a cerebral blood vessel
Ischemic Stroke: Risk factors:
- Carotid stenosis (narrowing)
- Smoking (leticia rosas plzzz....)
- Atrial fibrillation (plaque will build up aka Atherosclerosis)
- Advanced age
- Alcoholism
- High blood pressure
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Obesity
- Diabetes
Ischemic Stroke Symptoms:
- Sudden loss of motor or sensory function
- Can cause a variety of symptoms depending on what part of the brain is affected
Ischemic Stroke Assessments:
- Glascow Coma Scale (measuring basic brain function: consciousness)
- NIH Stroke Scale (in depth function of the brain)
Ischemic Stroke Cognitive Effects: LEFT SIDED BRAIN STROKE:
"MALL"
M- Math deficits
A - Aware of their deficits
L - Logic deficits (ex: can't remember how to do something)
L - Language deficits (Ex: can't speak properly or sometimes can't understand
someone)
Ischemic Stroke Cognitive effects: RIGHT SIDED BRAIN STROKE:
"FUSE"
F - Facial recognition deficits
Practice Questions & Answers: Latest Updated:
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Different unit, same shxxt.
Medsurge is pink
Patho is blue
fo sure
TIA (Trans-Ischemic attack)
Also called a mini-stroke
TIA (Trans-Ischemic attack) patho/risk factors/causes:
Usually a result of a temporary blockage of a cerebral blood vessel. However,
no death to brain tissue
TIA (Trans-Ischemic attack) Assessment:
- Sudden loss of motor or sensory function - similar to a stroke
- Usually only lasts 1-2 hours but can last up to 24 hours
- Precursor for ischemic stroke
TIA (Trans-Ischemic attack): Diagnostics:
- CT of brain to rule out bleed done immediately
- Will also test other areas like carotids, echocardiogram, and lipid levels to determine
the cause of the TIA.
TIA (Trans-Ischemic attack): Nursing considerations/Patient teaching:
Educate patients on how to modify risk factors
, Ischemic Stroke:
Usually a result of interruption of blood flow in a cerebral blood vessel
Ischemic Stroke: Risk factors:
- Carotid stenosis (narrowing)
- Smoking (leticia rosas plzzz....)
- Atrial fibrillation (plaque will build up aka Atherosclerosis)
- Advanced age
- Alcoholism
- High blood pressure
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Obesity
- Diabetes
Ischemic Stroke Symptoms:
- Sudden loss of motor or sensory function
- Can cause a variety of symptoms depending on what part of the brain is affected
Ischemic Stroke Assessments:
- Glascow Coma Scale (measuring basic brain function: consciousness)
- NIH Stroke Scale (in depth function of the brain)
Ischemic Stroke Cognitive Effects: LEFT SIDED BRAIN STROKE:
"MALL"
M- Math deficits
A - Aware of their deficits
L - Logic deficits (ex: can't remember how to do something)
L - Language deficits (Ex: can't speak properly or sometimes can't understand
someone)
Ischemic Stroke Cognitive effects: RIGHT SIDED BRAIN STROKE:
"FUSE"
F - Facial recognition deficits
