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jrubin

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A 20-year-old has been admitted to a rehabilitation center after hospital treatment for an ischemic stroke. Which of the following aspects of the client's history would be considered to have contributed to his stroke? Select all that apply. The client
 
  A)
  is an African American male.
  B)
  takes iron supplements for the treatment of chronic anemia.
  C)
  blood pressure has historically been in the range of 150s/90s.
  D)
  was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 8 years ago.
  E)
  takes corticosteroids for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 2

Following a spinal cord injury suffered in a motor vehicle accident, a 22-year-old male has lost fine motor function of his fingers and thumb but is still able to perform gross motor movements of his hand and arm.
 
  Which of the following components of his white matter has most likely been damaged?
  A)
  The inner layer (archilayer)
  B)
  The middle layer (paleolayer)
  C)
  The outer layer (neolayer)
  D)
  The reticular formation



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momolu

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Answer to Question 1

Ans:
A, C, D

Feedback:

African American race, male gender, hypertension, and diabetes are all well-documented risk factors for stroke. Anemia, autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, and the use of corticosteroids are not noted to predispose to stroke.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
C

Feedback:

Fine manipulation skills are the domain of the outer layer, or neolayer, of the tract systems. The inner and middle layers and the reticular formation are not noted to be responsible for these functions.




jrubin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


JaynaD87

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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