TERM
what are some symptoms of a left hemispheric ischemic
stroke
aphasiaimpaired cognition
slow and cautious
aware of deficits
TERM
which skeletal level of spinal cord injury results in
parapelegia
lumbar and thoracic
TERM
a subdural hematoma is a ______ bleed and a epidural
hematoma is a ______ bleed
1. venous2. artery
,TERM
where do the majority of emboli originate from
heart
TERM
when managing a hemorrhagic stroke, how do you
minimize stimulation?
-bedrest with head elevated-dim lighting
-restrict visitors
-provide hygiene care
-reduce anything that might raise BP or decrease
venous return
TERM
what is spinal shock
, loss of sensorimotor functions. A state of depression of
cord function below the level of injury with associated
loss of all sensorimotor functions.
TERM
what are the most common causes of spinal cord injuries
car accidentsfalls/industrial accidents
sports injuries/violence/other
TERM
Dysarthia
slurred of slow speech due to difficulties with
controlling or coordinating the muscles associated with
speech
TERM
what is a closed skull fracture?
, dura is intact
TERM
what is neurogenic shock
loss of autonomic nervous system (neurogenic)
functions. (SNS and PNS). Loss of vasomotor tone.
TERM
what are the 5 classifications of skull fractures
-simple/linear-depressed
-basilar
-open
-closed
TERM
what are the two types or stroke types and which one is
more common
what are some symptoms of a left hemispheric ischemic
stroke
aphasiaimpaired cognition
slow and cautious
aware of deficits
TERM
which skeletal level of spinal cord injury results in
parapelegia
lumbar and thoracic
TERM
a subdural hematoma is a ______ bleed and a epidural
hematoma is a ______ bleed
1. venous2. artery
,TERM
where do the majority of emboli originate from
heart
TERM
when managing a hemorrhagic stroke, how do you
minimize stimulation?
-bedrest with head elevated-dim lighting
-restrict visitors
-provide hygiene care
-reduce anything that might raise BP or decrease
venous return
TERM
what is spinal shock
, loss of sensorimotor functions. A state of depression of
cord function below the level of injury with associated
loss of all sensorimotor functions.
TERM
what are the most common causes of spinal cord injuries
car accidentsfalls/industrial accidents
sports injuries/violence/other
TERM
Dysarthia
slurred of slow speech due to difficulties with
controlling or coordinating the muscles associated with
speech
TERM
what is a closed skull fracture?
, dura is intact
TERM
what is neurogenic shock
loss of autonomic nervous system (neurogenic)
functions. (SNS and PNS). Loss of vasomotor tone.
TERM
what are the 5 classifications of skull fractures
-simple/linear-depressed
-basilar
-open
-closed
TERM
what are the two types or stroke types and which one is
more common
