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OCCTH 585 – Stroke Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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OCCTH 585 – Stroke Questions and Answers 100% PassAtheroslerosis (Ischemic) Correct Ans-LDL - low density lipoprotein - bad lipids accumulate
on blood vessel walls
HDL - high density lipoprotein - picks up cholesterol from tissue cells and transports it to the
liver for disposal
Therefore HDL to LDL ratio is a good indicator for heart attacks or stroke
Surgical embolization Correct Ans-- due to surgical conditions, person could be
predisposed to risk of embolism or stroke
- example: fibroid - benign tumors - catheter insertion in femoral artery - surgically insert
some materials to block the blood supply to the fibroid (intentionally creating an infarction) -
could increase the risk of stroke
Cardiac Emboli Correct Ans-If someone has issues with their heart (i.e. atrial fibrillation,
arrhythmia) they are more likely to have blood clots in the heart chamber (i.e. stroke)
, OCCTH 585 – Stroke Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Occurence (Ischemic) Correct Ans-progressive symptoms
Spread across hours or days
Mild arm numbness, morning paralysis
Onset during sleep or resting at night time
Often present with transient ischemic attacks before actual infarction
Risk Factos (Ischemic) Correct Ans-Age
Cardiac disease - AF, MI
Hypertension
Blood lipids
Diabetes mellitus
Obesity
Cigarettes smoking
Excessive alcohol consumption
Some drugs
, OCCTH 585 – Stroke Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Five Main Warning Signs Correct Ans-1. Vision Problems
2. Weakness
3. Trouble Speaking
4. Headaches
5. Dizziness
FAST acronym Correct Ans-Face - Looks uneven
Arm - one arm hanging down
Speech - Slurred speech?
Time - Call 911 now!
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Correct Ans-Depends on the side of lesion or hemmorhage
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- Right CVA = left hemiplegia
- Left CVA = right hemiplegia
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