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If someone is having an embolism, what kind of stroke are they having?
Telegraphic
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Auditory comprehension, verbal expression, reading comprehension, written/graphic expression
CAT scans only show necrotic areas and brain tissue takes awhile to die
Occlusive/Ischemic
Must rule out a hemorrhagic stroke first because they thin the blood
Fix the aphasia
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What should you never say to a patient? (Unless it is really true)
Telegraphic
None
Auditory comprehension, verbal expression, reading comprehension, written/graphic expression
CAT scans only show necrotic areas and brain tissue takes awhile to die
Occlusive/Ischemic
Must rule out a hemorrhagic stroke first because they thin the blood
Fix the aphasia
I know how you feel
What is the main goal of rehabilitative therapy?
Telegraphic
None
Auditory comprehension, verbal expression, reading comprehension, written/graphic expression
CAT scans only show necrotic areas and brain tissue takes awhile to die
Occlusive/Ischemic
Must rule out a hemorrhagic stroke first because they thin the blood
Fix the aphasia
I know how you feel
What physical signs would you expect to see in a patient with receptive aphasia?
Telegraphic
None
Auditory comprehension, verbal expression, reading comprehension, written/graphic expression
CAT scans only show necrotic areas and brain tissue takes awhile to die
Occlusive/Ischemic
Must rule out a hemorrhagic stroke first because they thin the blood
Fix the aphasia
I know how you feel
Why is it important to do a CAT scan before giving tPA or other anticoagulants?
Telegraphic
None
Auditory comprehension, verbal expression, reading comprehension, written/graphic expression
CAT scans only show necrotic areas and brain tissue takes awhile to die
Occlusive/Ischemic
Must rule out a hemorrhagic stroke first because they thin the blood
Fix the aphasia
I know how you feel
What are the 4 modalities that an aphasia assessment must examine?
Telegraphic
None
Auditory comprehension, verbal expression, reading comprehension, written/graphic expression
CAT scans only show necrotic areas and brain tissue takes awhile to die
Occlusive/Ischemic
Must rule out a hemorrhagic stroke first because they thin the blood
Fix the aphasia
I know how you feel
Why can you not see an occlusive stroke on a CAT scan right away?
Telegraphic
None
Auditory comprehension, verbal expression, reading comprehension, written/graphic expression
CAT scans only show necrotic areas and brain tissue takes awhile to die
Occlusive/Ischemic
Must rule out a hemorrhagic stroke first because they thin the blood
Fix the aphasia
I know how you feel
Expressive aphasia generally results in what kind of speech?
Telegraphic
None
Auditory comprehension, verbal expression, reading comprehension, written/graphic expression
CAT scans only show necrotic areas and brain tissue takes awhile to die
Occlusive/Ischemic
Must rule out a hemorrhagic stroke first because they thin the blood
Fix the aphasia
I know how you feel
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