True or False: Ischemic strokes occur very quickly and suddenly. Correct Ans-False. (They
are progressive and occur gradually)
When do ischemic strokes usually occur?
a) during vigorous activity
b) sleeping/at rest
c) upon activity in the morning
d) there is no pattern - they can occur anytime Correct Ans-b) sleeping/at rest
What is the purpose of tissue plasminogen activator? Correct Ans-It is used in acute
medical management of ischemic strokes to break up clots and dissolve blockages.
, OCCTH 585 Test 2-Questions and Answers 100% Pass
True or false: The use of tPA is contraindicated in hemorrhaging strokes. Correct Ans-True.
(it is used to treat ischemic strokes, but is contraindicated for treatment of hemorrhaging
strokes)
Name 5 risk factors of CVA's. Correct Ans-1. Age
2. Obesity
3. Smoking
4. Diabetes mellitus
5. Hypertension
The circle of Willis is made up of which 3 main arteries? Correct Ans-1. middle cerebral
artery
2. posterior cerebral artery
3. anterior cerebral artery
, OCCTH 585 Test 2-Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which artery is the largest and most commonly impacted in CVA's?
a) anterior cerebral artery
b) middle cerebral artery
c) posterior cerebral artery Correct Ans-b) middle cerebral artery
Which of the following areas are impacted by an MCA CVA?
a) motor
b) sensory
c) cognition
d) all of the above Correct Ans-d) all of the above
At your fieldwork placement, you are working with a patient who has suffered a stroke. In
your intake assessment, you notice extensive functional deficits in areas including judgement,
, OCCTH 585 Test 2-Questions and Answers 100% Pass
emotional regulation, speech, visual perception, and motor planning and execution. While
debriefing with your preceptor, he asks you which cerebral artery you can infer has been
impacted. You answer....
a) anterior cerebral artery
b) middle cerebral artery
c) posterior cerebral artery
d) all of the above Correct Ans-b) middle cerebral artery
Which types of deficits might be seen in a Lacunar stroke?
a) motor
b) sensory
c) cognitive
d) a & b
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ExamRoom. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $24.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.