10.2 CVA & Special Care

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affected (side) / involved side

The side weakened or impaired by injury or illness

<p>The side weakened or impaired by injury or illness</p>
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aphasia (expressive, receptive)

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

<p>Difficulty speaking, understanding language, reading, or writing due to brain injury</p>
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cerebrovascular accident (CVA, Stroke)

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

<p>Brain injury caused by interrupted blood flow or bleeding in the brain</p>
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FAST

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

<p>Stroke warning check: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency help</p>
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pivot

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

<p>Turning on the feet during a transfer while maintaining balance and avoiding twisting</p>
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slide board

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

<p>A smooth board used to bridge two surfaces for a seated transfer</p>
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transient ischemic attack (TIA)

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

<p>Temporary stroke-like symptoms caused by brief interruption of brain blood flow</p>
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unaffected (side)

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

<p>The side of the body not weakened or impaired by a condition such as stroke</p>
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wheelchair (w/c)

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

<p>A chair with wheels used by a person who cannot walk safely or independently</p>
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CVA

Cerebrovascular Accident

<p>Cerebrovascular Accident</p>
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TIA

Transient Ischemic Attack

<p>Transient Ischemic Attack</p>
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w/c

Wheelchair

<p>Wheelchair</p>
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LOC

Level of Consciousness

<p>Level of Consciousness</p>
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