Define stroke-what is the glasgow coma scale

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1. Define stroke. Describe the differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.

2. What modifiable and nonmodifiable factors place an individual at risk for stroke?

3. What is the Glasgow coma scale?

4. What general functions occur in the frontal lobe of the brain?

5. Define the following terms:

Absence seizure

Anosmia

Aphasia

Apraxia

Aspiration

Dysarthria

Dysosmia

Epilepsy

Epidural hematoma

Hemiparesis

Hydrocephalus

Hemianopsia

Myelopathy

Neglect

Otorrhea

Paresthesia

Rhinorrhea

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

6. What is the difference between an embolic stroke, a thrombotic stroke, a stroke, and a TIA?

7. What is the difference between a concussion and a TBI?

8. What is a spinal cord injury?

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