Nr341 Complex Adult Health Final Study Guide Questions And Answers

NR341 Complex Adult Health FinalStudy Guide Questions andAnswersWhat are symptoms of a stroke, brain attack, and CVA? -Correct Answer= *Headache *Confusion*Seizures *Incontinence*Vomiting *Disorientation*Diplopia *Ptosis*Hypertension *Apraxia *Decreased Neuromuscular control *Memory Impairment*Aphasia (L Hemisphere for CVA)*Decreased cough/Swallow Reflex*Agnosia (Decr. Sensory interpretation)*Hemiparesis/hemiplegia *Emotional Liability*Loss of corneal reflex*Homonymous *Hemianopsia*Spatial-Perceptual DefectsWhat are symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)? - Correct Answer= *Confusion *Vertigo*Dysarthria*Transient Hemiparesis*Temporary Vision Changes*Typically lasts less than 1 hoursWhat are Focal Neurological symptoms? - Correct Answer= *Paralysis*Sensory Loss*Language Disorder*Reflex ChangesWhat are the 3 steps to stroke recognition? - Correct Answer= 1. Ask person to smileand stick out tongue2. Ask person to make a complete sentence3. Ask person to raise both armsWhat are symptoms of CVA? - Correct Answer= *Hypo/Hypertonia *Perceptual Defects*Apraxia*Loss of voluntary movement on one side*Decreased Neuromuscular Control*Communication Issues*Emotional Lability*Impaired judgement and memoryWhat are causes of CVA? - Correct Answer= *Atherosclerosis*Thrombosis*Embolism*Cerebral hemorrhage (trauma/tissue damage).What are symptoms of Right Hemisphere CVA? - Correct Answer= *Left sided weakness/Paralyzed left side hemiplegia*Perceptual Defects (Vulnerable to Accidents)*Spatial-Perceptual Deficits*Tends to minimize problems*Short attention span*Visual field deficits*Impaired judgment*Impulsive*Impaired time conceptWhat are symptoms of Left Hemisphere CVA? - Correct Answer= *Right sided weakness/Paralyzed right side Hemiplegia*Aphasia*Slow performance*Visual field deficits*Depression/Anxiety*Impaired comprehensionWhat are diagnostics for CVA? -Correct Answer= *Neuro Exam*Lumbar Puncture*CT