What is the medical term for stroke?
A) epilepsy
B) concussion
C) astrocytoma
D) cerebrovascular accident
D) cerebrovascular accident
Correct. The term cerebrovascular accident means stroke, the development of an
infarct due to loss of blood supply to an area of the brain. The other answers are incorrect.
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A) diverticulectomy B) hemorrhoidectomy C) colectomy D) fistulectomy
A client reports to the hospital with a swollen mass on the left leg. Physical examination reveals that the swollen mass is red, tender, and is textured like a rope
A review of the client's records show that the client has recently undergone an orthopedic surgery on his right leg. Which condition has the client developed? 1. Deep venous thromboembolism 2. Pulmonary embolism 3. Chronic venous insufficiency 4. Varicose vein
A loss of the ability to speak is termed:
A) aphasia. B) aphagia. C) apraxia. D) asthenia.
All of the following are true about plantar fasciitis EXCEPT ________
A) it is the most common cause of heel pain B) it is caused by excessive running or exercise C) it is a genetic inherited disease D) it is treated with a corticosteroid drug injection