A Patient Experiencing a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Will Usually Show

question 16

True/False

A patient experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) will usually show signs of paralysis on both sides of the body.

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Definitions:

Intramuscularly

A method of administering medication directly into the muscles, allowing for quicker absorption into the bloodstream.

Injected

The act of forcing a liquid, especially a drug, into a body part by using a syringe and needle.

Muscle

Tissue composed of fibers that contract to produce movement or maintain the position of parts of the body.

Syringes

Medical tools used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.