10.2 CVA & Special Care

affected (side) / involved side

The side weakened or impaired by injury or illness

aphasia (expressive, receptive)

Difficulty speaking, understanding language, reading, or writing due to brain injury

cerebrovascular accident (CVA, Stroke)

Brain injury caused by interrupted blood flow or bleeding in the brain

FAST

Stroke warning check: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency help

pivot

Turning on the feet during a transfer while maintaining balance and avoiding twisting

slide board

A smooth board used to bridge two surfaces for a seated transfer

transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by brief interruption of brain blood flow

unaffected (side)

The side of the body not weakened or impaired by a condition such as stroke

wheelchair (w/c)

A chair with wheels used by a person who cannot walk safely or independently

CVA

Cerebrovascular Accident

TIA

Transient Ischemic Attack

w/c

Wheelchair

LOC

Level of Consciousness