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What percentage of the body's intake of oxygen does the brain require?
What percentage of the body's intake of oxygen does the brain require?
How often can neurons die due to a stroke?
How often can neurons die due to a stroke?
In which country is stroke the 5th most common cause of death?
In which country is stroke the 5th most common cause of death?
What is the leading cause of adult disability in the world?
What is the leading cause of adult disability in the world?
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How is hypoxia related to strokes?
How is hypoxia related to strokes?
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What is one of the language domains required for assessing differential diagnosis of aphasia type?
What is one of the language domains required for assessing differential diagnosis of aphasia type?
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What type of assessment involves the use of standardized assessments?
What type of assessment involves the use of standardized assessments?
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Which language domain is specifically tested in auditory comprehension?
Which language domain is specifically tested in auditory comprehension?
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What method is used when testing individuals with non-standardized measures?
What method is used when testing individuals with non-standardized measures?
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What is one of the purposes of formal assessment in aphasia diagnosis?
What is one of the purposes of formal assessment in aphasia diagnosis?
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What are examples of standalone screening tests mentioned in the text?
What are examples of standalone screening tests mentioned in the text?
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Which version of the WAB is specifically designed for bedside testing?
Which version of the WAB is specifically designed for bedside testing?
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What does BDAE stand for in the context of the text?
What does BDAE stand for in the context of the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a standalone screening test based on the information provided?
Which of the following is NOT a standalone screening test based on the information provided?
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In what setting are the bedside versions of WAB-R and BDAE-3 typically used?
In what setting are the bedside versions of WAB-R and BDAE-3 typically used?
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What is the primary purpose of conducting an informal assessment in aphasia?
What is the primary purpose of conducting an informal assessment in aphasia?
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What does an informal assessment in aphasia involve?
What does an informal assessment in aphasia involve?
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What happens when blood supply is reduced to parts of the brain?
What happens when blood supply is reduced to parts of the brain?
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What are the four guiding questions mentioned for conducting an informal assessment in aphasia?
What are the four guiding questions mentioned for conducting an informal assessment in aphasia?
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How does an informal assessment help in establishing the treatment plan for individuals with aphasia?
How does an informal assessment help in establishing the treatment plan for individuals with aphasia?
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Which intervention can help save brain function or a person's life in case of an ischemic stroke?
Which intervention can help save brain function or a person's life in case of an ischemic stroke?
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What does determining the profile of aphasia involve?
What does determining the profile of aphasia involve?
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In case of a hemorrhagic stroke, which intervention is mentioned?
In case of a hemorrhagic stroke, which intervention is mentioned?
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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?
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?
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What is the potential result if brain cells die due to reduced blood supply?
What is the potential result if brain cells die due to reduced blood supply?
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