CVA Cerebral Vascular Accident

Question 1

Describe CVA Cerebral Vascular Accident?

Answer 1

also called a stroke, happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts

this causes brain cells to die and lead to problems with movement, speech, or thinking

Question 2

Name 5 risk factors related to CVA

Answer 2

1. high blood pressure
2. smoking
3. diabetes
4. high cholesterol
5. heart disease

Question 3

Name S/S of CVA?

Answer 3

• sudden weakness / numbness
• trouble speaking / understanding speech
• sudden confusion
• loss of balance

Question 4

What is TIA and how is it different from CVA?

Answer 4

TIA Transient Ischemic Attack is a “mini stroke” that causes stroke-like symptoms but lasts only a few minutes to hours and goes away completely

The difference is that TIA doesn’t cause permanent brain damage, while a CVA stroke does

Question 5

What are effects of stroke on a client’s physical and sensory function?

Answer 5

Stroke can cause weakness or paralysis, loss of feeling, balance problems, and trouble seeing or moving parts of the body

Question 6

What are the treatment options for clients with CVA?

Answer 6

treatment for stroke includes medicines to dissolve clots, surgery in some cases, and rehabilitation like physical and speech therapy