Stroke rehab Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Types of stroke (Lesson 2) correct answer: Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) correct answer: 48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) correct answer: 26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (sometimes seizures) -11% are associated with prior TIA ...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS 2024) Exam Questions and Answers Types of stroke (Lesson 2) - Answer-Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) - Answer-48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) - Answer-26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (some...

recovery results from correct answer: recovery of the ischemic penumbra resolution of cerebral edam neuroplasticity and rehabilitation better outcomes associated with correct answer: early medical care smaller strokes specialized stroke care centers early intensive multidiscinplary rehab ischemic stroke recovery pattern correct answer: rapid in first month steady rate for 3 months progress may or may not be functional from 3-6 months functional status after 6 months remain...

What does stroke recovery result from? correct answer: Recovery of the ischemic penumbra (restoring blood flow) Resolution of cerebellar edema Neuroplasticity and rehabilitation What are better outcomes of stroke recovery associated with? correct answer: Early medical care Smaller strokes (more focal) Specialized stroke care centers Early intensive multidisciplinary rehab (mobility ASAP) Is stroke recovery the same for all patients? correct answer: NO - highly variable Ex. ...

ATI Capstone Leadership Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/2024 Update 1. After signing a informed consent form, a client states, "i have changed my mind and do not want to have the procedure" which of the following actions should the nurse take? ~ Answer: notify the surgeon that the client wishes to withdraw informed consent for the procedure 2. A nurse is receiving change of shift report on a group of clients, which of the following pts should the nurse assess first ...

What does recovery from stroke occur from physiologically? correct answer: - recovery of the ischemic penumbra -resolution of cerebral edema - neuroplasticity and rehab Better outcomes with stroke rehab are associated with..... correct answer: - early medical care - smaller strokes - specialized stroke centers (found in major cities) - early, intensive multidisciplinary rehab Recovery Patterns post stroke correct answer: - variable - Stroke in evolution vs completed stroke - ...

A pt w/ R hemiplegia and loss of sensation affecting the leg more than arm who is aphasic probably had a stroke in which artery? L middle cerebral R posterior cerebellar R anterior cerebral L anterior cerebral correct answer: L anterior cerebral a pt w/ hemiplegia who is impulsive, emotionally labile and gets easily probably had a stroke in which hemisphere? correct answer: R a pt w/ L hemiplegia affecting the arm more than the leg most likely had a stroke in which a? Posterio...

*Reaching Task/Open Chain Activity* correct answer: The reaching task described requires the patient to reach for a book on a shelf that is at forehead level. First, initiation of any movement pattern requires a motivational drive to perform; therefore, the activity must have an inherent purpose. The motivation behind and purpose of this activity may be to further knowledge, enhance leisure time, or pass a midterm examination. *Weight-Bearing Task/Closed Chain Activity* correct answer: The ...

What should All suspected stroke patients be admitted directly and what does this allow? correct answer: o Specialist acute stroke unit: o Early recognition and treatment of complications o MDT working o Co-ordinated and organised in-patient care with weekly MDT meetings o Programmes of education and training for staff, patients, carers o Involvement of carers in rehabilitation o Staff interest and expertise Define aphasia correct answer: loss of ability to understand or express speec...

Stroke recovery: Anatomy and outcomes correct answer: Anatomical influence d/t: -Recovery of ischemic penumbra via reperfusion -Resolution of cerebral edema -Neuroplasticity & rehab Better outcomes with: -Early medical care and intensive multidisciplinary rehab -Small strokes -Specialized stroke care centers Stroke rehab: Prognosis correct answer: Majority gain independence with function -Poor predictor for fn: no motor return 4 weeks post (flaccidity) Post-stroke PT goals:...