A healthcare provider is providing community education on the signs and
symptoms of stroke. Which of the following best describes the signs and
symptoms of a stroke?
A
Diaphoresis and jaw pain
B
Indigestion and shortness of breath
C
Weakness and oedema
D
Facial droop and slurred speech - ANSWER D
Facial droop and slurred speech
A patient with a history of ischemic stroke is receiving warfarin therapy.
Which of the following statements indicates the patient has a correct
understanding of warfarin therapy?:
A
"I should increase my daily intake of leafy green veggies."
B
"I need to check with my provider before taking over-the-counter
medications"
C
"My activated partial thromoplastin time (aPTT) will need to be checked
regularly from now on."
,D
"The warfarin will help reverse the effects of my stroke so I can have a
chance at full recovery." - ANSWER B
"I need to check with my provider before taking over-the-counter
medications"
The health care provider is assessing a patient who is recovering from a
stroke. Which of these problems should receive priority for this patient?
A
Risk for altered coping
B
Impaired communication
C
Impaired mobility
D
Risk for aspiration - ANSWER D
Risk for aspiration
When caring for a patient diagnosed with ischemic stroke, which of
these is the priority interventions when administering tissue plasminogen
activator therapy (tPA)?
A
Explain the purpose of tPA therapy to the patient and family
B
Assess patient for recent history of bleeding or trauma
C
Educate the patient and family on stroke recovery
D
Assess patient's motor function to compare to baseline - ANSWER B
Assess patient for recent history of bleeding or trauma
A patient who has experienced a stroke is being monitored during the
acute management phase. The clinician notes that the patient's
, intracranial pressure (ICP) is 30\,\text{mm Hg}30mm Hg30, space, m, m,
space, H, g. Which of the following interventions should be taken first?
A
Raise the head of the bed to 30°
B
Obtain vital signs
C
Lay the patient flat
D
Assess level of consciousness - ANSWER A
Raise the head of the bed to 30°
A patient's family has been given instructions about post-stroke
rehabilitation. Which of these statements indicates that the family
requires further instruction?
A
"I can expect my family member to become frustrated at times."
B
"I should ensure my family member adheres treatment regimen as
prescribed."
C
"I should do everything for my family member around the house."
D
"My family member's level of functioning might vary within the next
couple of months." - ANSWER C
"I should do everything for my family member around the house."
Which interventions are most likely to promote maximum self-care for a
patient recovering from a stroke? Select all that apply.
A
Assist patient to track motor function and mobility levels
B
Provide adaptive equipment as indicated
C
Assess neurological function every shift
D
Encourage participation in activities of daily living
E
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