Understanding Strokes: Types and Impact

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What percentage of the body's intake of oxygen does the brain require?

  • 25% (correct)
  • 5%
  • 15%
  • 10%

How often can neurons die due to a stroke?

  • Every 30 seconds
  • Every day
  • Every hour
  • Every minute (correct)

In which country is stroke the 5th most common cause of death?

  • Australia
  • United States (correct)
  • Brazil
  • China

What is the leading cause of adult disability in the world?

<p>Stroke (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is hypoxia related to strokes?

<p>It is a risk factor for stroke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the language domains required for assessing differential diagnosis of aphasia type?

<p>Speech Production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment involves the use of standardized assessments?

<p>Formal assessment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language domain is specifically tested in auditory comprehension?

<p>Reception (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method is used when testing individuals with non-standardized measures?

<p>Informal assessment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of formal assessment in aphasia diagnosis?

<p>To determine language deficits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of standalone screening tests mentioned in the text?

<p>WAB-R and BDAE-3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which version of the WAB is specifically designed for bedside testing?

<p>WAB-R (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BDAE stand for in the context of the text?

<p>Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a standalone screening test based on the information provided?

<p>CAS2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what setting are the bedside versions of WAB-R and BDAE-3 typically used?

<p>Hospitals or clinics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of conducting an informal assessment in aphasia?

<p>To prioritize treatment goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an informal assessment in aphasia involve?

<p>Fluid exercise in critical thinking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when blood supply is reduced to parts of the brain?

<p>There is a sudden loss of function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four guiding questions mentioned for conducting an informal assessment in aphasia?

<p>Why, How, When, Where (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an informal assessment help in establishing the treatment plan for individuals with aphasia?

<p>By prioritizing treatment goals based on abilities/behaviors analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention can help save brain function or a person's life in case of an ischemic stroke?

<p>Ischemic Tissue Plasminogen Activator (clot busting drug) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does determining the profile of aphasia involve?

<p>Analyzing abilities/behaviors at all levels of ICF (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In case of a hemorrhagic stroke, which intervention is mentioned?

<p>Surgery to repair the damaged vessel or reduce swelling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where even remote areas of the brain may be impacted due to damage of neural pathways?

<p>Diaschisis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential result if brain cells die due to reduced blood supply?

<p>Permanent brain damage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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