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Q&A Review for Exam Success
1. Background 1
Brief History of Stroke Care 1
Introduction of the Brain Attack Coalition 2
Nursing’s Leadership Role in Stroke Care 3
Nursing Certifications 3
2. About the SCRN® Exam 5
Certification Exam Overview 5
SCRN Eligibility Criteria 5
Exam Format 6
Exam Categories 6
Notification of Exam Results 7
Exam Administration 7
Scheduling an Exam Appointment 7
Rescheduling an Exam Appointment 8
Postponing an Exam Appointment 8
Canceling an Exam Application 8
Common Questions About the SCRN Exam 8
Maximizing Your Score 10
The Night Before the Exam 10
The Day of the Exam 10
3. Anatomy and Physiology 13
Questions 13
Answers 21
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4. Preventive Care 27
Questions 27
Answers 34
5. Hyperacute Stroke Care: Prehospital and Emergency
Department 41
Questions 41
Answers 55
6. Stroke Diagnostics 63
Questions 63
Answers 70
7. Acute Care 75
Questions 75
Neurologic Assessment 75
In the Intensive Care Unit 78
In the Stroke Unit 82
Answers 91
Neurologic Assessment 91
In the Intensive Care Unit 93
In the Stroke Unit 96
8. Medications 101
Questions 101
Answers 108
9. Postacute Care 113
Questions 113
Answers 118
10. Systems and Quality Care 123
Questions 123
Answers 127
11. Case Studies 131
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Questions 131
Answers 142
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