Stroke Month Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 17 clues. Answers range from 3 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Difficulty swallowing food and liquids
The single highest risk factor for stroke
Difficulty listening and talking
Sign of stroke: if this is drooping, call 911
Sign of stroke: if this sounds strange, call 911
Sign of stroke: if this drifts downward while raised, call 911
Look here to see if a patient has a modified diet
With a stroke, " ________ lost is brain lost"
This type of stroke occurs with a shortage or blockage of blood flow to the brain
This type of stroke occurs when blood vessel(s) in the brain rupture
This disease deals with "sugars" but if uncontrolled, increases the risk of stroke
A common physical deficit of stroke, often on just one side of the body
Difficulty planning or sequencing desired movements
Difficulty controlling bladder & bowels
Imbalance of muscle tone
Absence of muscle tone (a "limp" arm or leg)
Development of a blood clot in the vascular system
