# The stroke patient developed _____, a condition of muscle weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body.

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## 문제

The stroke patient developed _____, a condition of muscle weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body.

## 보기

1. hemiplegia **✔ 정답**
2. paraplegia
3. quadriplegia
4. monoplegia
5. diplegia

**정답: 1**

## 해설

Hemiplegia is paralysis of one side of the body, typically caused by damage to the opposite side of the brain, most commonly due to stroke. It affects the arm, leg, trunk, and sometimes face on the same side. The condition may be accompanied by speech problems (if the dominant hemisphere is affected), sensory loss, and spatial perception problems. Rehabilitation focuses on improving function and preventing complications.

## 임상 시나리오

Hemiplegia:
- Definition: Paralysis affecting one side of the body
- Cause: Damage to opposite hemisphere of brain
- Common trigger: Stroke, brain injury, tumors
- Symptoms:
* One-sided weakness/paralysis
* Affects arm, leg, trunk, face
* Speech difficulties (if dominant hemisphere)
* Sensory deficits
* Balance problems
* Spatial awareness issues

Types of Paralysis:
- Paraplegia: Lower body paralysis
- Quadriplegia: All four limbs affected
- Monoplegia: Single limb paralysis
- Diplegia: Symmetrical paralysis of same body area

Treatment:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medications
- Assistive devices
- Prevention of complications

Prognosis:
- Varies by severity
- Early intervention crucial
- Recovery possible with rehabilitation
- Long-term management required

## 핵심 개념

- **hemiplegia** — Paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body, caused by damage to the opposite side of the brain, often due to stroke
- **paraplegia** — Paralysis of the lower half of the body affecting both legs, usually caused by spinal cord injury or disease
- **quadriplegia** — Paralysis affecting all four limbs (both arms and legs) and torso, typically resulting from high spinal cord injury
- **monoplegia** — Paralysis affecting a single limb or muscle group, usually caused by cerebral palsy or localized nerve damage
- **diplegia** — Paralysis affecting same body parts on both sides of the body, most commonly affecting both legs, often seen in cerebral palsy

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