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Atherosclerosis - Answer- condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up on the
inner walls of the arteries
transiet ischemic attack - Answer- temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain
causes of strokes - Answer- transient ischemia attacks, multi-infarct dementia, cerebral
infarction, or cerebral hemorrhage
carotid artery - Answer- The major artery that supplies blood to the head and brain;
most common site of blockage
arteriogram - Answer- series of x-ray pictures that show the flow of blood in the arteries,
neck, and head taken after the injection of dye into the artery
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - Answer- technique that uses magnetic fields to
indirectly visualize brain structure
computed tomography (CT) - Answer- a series of x-ray images are taken in multiple
views (especially cross section)
multi-infarct dementia (MID) - Answer- a form of neurocognitive disorder caused by
transient attacks in which blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a clogged or burst
artery
cerebral infarction - Answer- death of brain tissue
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Answer- work with a client in restoring the ability to eat
without the assistance of others
S&S after a stroke - Answer- labored breathing, incontinent of urine and feces,
weakness/ paralysis one side of the body, slurred speech, and severe headache
aphasia - Answer- loss of speech
, receptive aphasia - Answer- inability to understand words someone else says
expressive aphasia - Answer- slurred speech or inability to speak
respiratory system consists of what - Answer- nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi,
lungs
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Answer- a disease that results in a
gradual loss of lung function, may result in infection such as pneumonia or bronchitis
pneumonia - Answer- inflammation of the lungs, due to infection by a bacteria
chronic bronchitis - Answer- inflammation of the bronchi persisting over a long time
Asthma - Answer- affects the bronchial tubes or airway of the lungs
Emphysema - Answer- air sacs within the lung lose their elasticity; no cure
Hospice & their goal - Answer- a home providing care for the sick, especially the
terminally ill. their goal is to assist the client and family to make dying process as pain
free and comfortable as possible
patient self determination act - Answer- A federal law that mandates that every
individual has the right to make decisions regarding medical care, including the right to
refuse treatment and the right-to-die
Advanced Directive (AD) - Answer- written statement which states a patient's wishes
regarding medical treatment should the patient be unable to communicate; living will
durable power of attorney - Answer- a legal agreement that allows an agent or
representative of the patient to act on behalf of the patient
comatose - Answer- lethargic, unconscious
stages of grief - Answer- 1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
palliative care - Answer- emphasizes the quality of life, not prolonging life
signs that death is approaching - Answer- 1. rales 2. Cheyne-stokes 3. irregular pulse 4.
clammy skin 5. eyes non responsive to light 6. body relaxes/ jaw drops 7. diminished
sense of pain 8. mottling (discoloration of skin)
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Atherosclerosis - Answer- condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up on the
inner walls of the arteries
transiet ischemic attack - Answer- temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain
causes of strokes - Answer- transient ischemia attacks, multi-infarct dementia, cerebral
infarction, or cerebral hemorrhage
carotid artery - Answer- The major artery that supplies blood to the head and brain;
most common site of blockage
arteriogram - Answer- series of x-ray pictures that show the flow of blood in the arteries,
neck, and head taken after the injection of dye into the artery
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - Answer- technique that uses magnetic fields to
indirectly visualize brain structure
computed tomography (CT) - Answer- a series of x-ray images are taken in multiple
views (especially cross section)
multi-infarct dementia (MID) - Answer- a form of neurocognitive disorder caused by
transient attacks in which blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a clogged or burst
artery
cerebral infarction - Answer- death of brain tissue
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Answer- work with a client in restoring the ability to eat
without the assistance of others
S&S after a stroke - Answer- labored breathing, incontinent of urine and feces,
weakness/ paralysis one side of the body, slurred speech, and severe headache
aphasia - Answer- loss of speech
, receptive aphasia - Answer- inability to understand words someone else says
expressive aphasia - Answer- slurred speech or inability to speak
respiratory system consists of what - Answer- nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi,
lungs
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Answer- a disease that results in a
gradual loss of lung function, may result in infection such as pneumonia or bronchitis
pneumonia - Answer- inflammation of the lungs, due to infection by a bacteria
chronic bronchitis - Answer- inflammation of the bronchi persisting over a long time
Asthma - Answer- affects the bronchial tubes or airway of the lungs
Emphysema - Answer- air sacs within the lung lose their elasticity; no cure
Hospice & their goal - Answer- a home providing care for the sick, especially the
terminally ill. their goal is to assist the client and family to make dying process as pain
free and comfortable as possible
patient self determination act - Answer- A federal law that mandates that every
individual has the right to make decisions regarding medical care, including the right to
refuse treatment and the right-to-die
Advanced Directive (AD) - Answer- written statement which states a patient's wishes
regarding medical treatment should the patient be unable to communicate; living will
durable power of attorney - Answer- a legal agreement that allows an agent or
representative of the patient to act on behalf of the patient
comatose - Answer- lethargic, unconscious
stages of grief - Answer- 1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
palliative care - Answer- emphasizes the quality of life, not prolonging life
signs that death is approaching - Answer- 1. rales 2. Cheyne-stokes 3. irregular pulse 4.
clammy skin 5. eyes non responsive to light 6. body relaxes/ jaw drops 7. diminished
sense of pain 8. mottling (discoloration of skin)
