Medical Conditions: Test 2 || Complete Questions & Solutions (Graded A+)

Medical Conditions: Test 2 || Complete Questions & Solutions (Graded A+) Medical Conditions: Test 2 || Complete Questions & Solutions (Graded A+) What is the most common location of a CVA - ANSWER -middle cerebral artery What are common deficits to screen for if a person suffers from a MCA - ANSWER - -contralateral hemiplegia and hemisensory -visual: hemianopsia -lack of judgement, preservation, ideational apraxia -depression, lability, apathy Common symptoms of a R MCA - ANSWER - -left unilateral neglect -anosognosia (lack insight to deficits) -visuospatial impairment -left motor apraxia -impulsivity Common symptoms of a L MCA - ANSWER - -bilateral motor apraxia -aphasia -frustration -slow, cautious behavior change -memory impairment Common symptoms of an ACA - ANSWER - -unilateral apraxia -possible primitive reflexes and incontinence -behavior changes -intellectual changes -contralateral hemiplegia and hemisensory Common symptoms of a PCA - ANSWER - -visual agnosia -homonymous hemianopsia -cortical blindness -agnosia -acalculia -visuospatial impairment CVA: What can occur if the cerebellar artery system is affected - ANSWER - -loss of proprioception -abnormal eye movements -dizziness, vomiting -cerebellar dysfunction (ataxia, dysmetria) CVA: Who makes the greatest improvements in function return? - ANSWER - those with: -intact sensation -minimal spasticity -selective motor control -no fixed contractures CVA: What is anoxia - ANSWER - -irreparable and permanent damage Process of recovery for CVA: emergency phase - ANSWER - -medical management and neuro shcok Process of recovery for a CVA: acute rehab - ANSWER - -swelling reduction -facilitation of safety -patient education -basic ADLS Process of recovery for a CVA: rehab unit