Definitions Quiz

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  • Created by: Alice
  • Created on: 06-05-14 17:06

1. What are the four causes of ischaemic stroke?

  • Thromosis, embolism, system hypertension, cerebral arterial sinus thrombosis
  • Embolism, thrombosis, system hyperfusion, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
  • Embolism, thrombosis, system hyperfusion, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
  • Embolism, thrombosis, cerebral shock, cerebral venous liver thrombosis
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2. Dyskinesia is

  • Involuntary movement disorder distinguished by the underlying cause e.g myoclonus, dystonia, tremor
  • Voluntary movement disorder caused by heightened spasticity and tremor
  • Involuntary movement disorder distiguished by high tone and cerebral dysfunction

3. What is the definition of a TIA and what is the difference from stroke?

  • An episode of cerebral dysfunction caused by impaired blood supply to the brain vessels. It last 30 minutes and
  • An episode of tempoary cerebral dysfunction caused by impaired blood flow to the head that usually lasts only a few minutes and resolved in less than 24 hours
  • An episode of permanent cerebral dysfunction caused by blood no reaching the head. It lasts only 24 hours

4. Broca's area is located in the

  • Basal ganglia
  • Pre-motor area of the left frontal lobe.
  • Pre-central gyrus

5. Aphasia is

  • Inability to communicate. Wernicke's is affected only
  • Inability to communicate. Either broca's or wernicke's are affected. Understanding and use of correct words in writing or speaking.
  • Lack of communication, has some understanding but not all. Broca's is affected onlly

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