Stroke Rehabilitation Unit Orientation Post-Test

2016

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* 1. Central nervous system reorganization contributes to reovery through the following mechanisms:

a. resolution of edema

b. creating new synapses

c. neurotransmitter changes

d. finding alternate pathways

e. all of the above

f. b and c

g. b, c and d

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* 2. An optimal rehabilitation environment includes:

a. an environment that promotes being out of their room (for example communal dining)

b. opportujities to practice and integrate skills learnes as part of daily routines

c. activities that reflect the teams' goals

d. active leisure activities such as video bowling with the Wii gaming system.

e. a, b and d

f. all of the above

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* 3. What does the term stroke mimic mean?

a. a stroke that mimics another disease

b. a diagnosis that has similar symptoms and can sometimes be confused with stroke

c. stroke symptoms that last less than 1 hour

d. a silent stroke

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* 4. The risk of constipation is increased by which of the following?

a. impaired commuication

b. reduced fluid intake

c. immobility

d. all of the above

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* 5. Dysphagia is the:

a. loss or impaired ability to chew an/or swallow

b. inability to comprehend spoken language

c. loss of expressive oral ability

d. motor planning impairment about the mouth

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* 6. The most common visual impairment following stroke is:

a. cortical blindness

b. homonymous hemianopsia

c. strabismus

d. glaucoma

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* 7. List two non-physical post-stroke effect that can also affect sexuality post-stroke.

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* 8. In non-diabetic individuals, the Canadian hypertension Education Program states to treat to a target blood pressure of:

a. 120/80 mmHg

b. less than 130/80 mmHg

c. less than 135/85 mmHg

d. less than 140/90 mmHg

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* 9. Patients with aphasia may become socially isolated.

True

False

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* 10. Premorbid education, learning and cognition are not factors to consider with performance of activities of daily living after a stroke.

True

False

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* 11. The hemiplegic shoulder is prone to stiffness, so passive range of motion beyond 90 degrees should be done regularly.

True

False

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* 12. The stroke survivor may experience feelings that do not match their behaviour.

True

False