NURS-6501N Week 7 Mind Map

NURS-6501N Week 7 Mind Map

In this exercise, you will complete a Mind Map to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap assignment.

• Stroke
• Multiple sclerosis
• Transient Ischemic Attack
• Myasthenia gravis
• Headache: May choose — migraine, cluster, tension
• Seizure disorders: Adults or Children
• Brain injury
• Alzheimer Disease
• Neuroblastoma
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Degenerative Disorders of the Spine: May choose — Low back pain, Degenerative Disc Disease

• You can start off with these points:

Pathophysiology & Etiology

• Pathophysiology:

  • Sudden disruption of cerebral blood flow → brain tissue ischemia → neuronal death.

• Etiology:

  • Ischemic Stroke (87%): Thrombotic or embolic blockage.

  • Hemorrhagic Stroke: Ruptured vessel (e.g., aneurysm, HTN-related).

• Risk Factors:

  • Hypertension

  • Diabetes

  • Atrial fibrillation