Embolic stroke ischemic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the #1 modifiable risk factor for stroke? Correct Answer-Hypertension (SBP >140) Ischemic stroke Correct Answer-Results from inadequate blood flow to the brain from partial or complete occlusion of an artery Thrombotic stroke Correct Answer-Plaque leads to process of clot formation results in narrowing of the lumen Embolic stroke Correct Answer-Embolus (blood clot) lodges in and occludes brain artery Hemorrhagic stroke Correct Answer-a stroke where the blood loss is caused...

Hondros Nur 176 exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% correct Interventions to prevent diabetes Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise Signs of type 1 diabetes 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight, Signs of type 2 diabetes No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags S/S of hypoglycemia Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce co...

CNRN 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS Which of the following tumor types will have a higher incidence in pediatric populations and have a decreased incidence with age? A. Glioblastoma B. Pilocytic astrocytoma C. Central nervous system lymphoma D. Metastatic brain tumor - correct answer B Rationale: Both pilocytic astrocytoma and medulloblastoma brain tumors are more commonly found in the younger population. The incidence of these tumors will decrease with age. Glioblastomas are more ...

Types of stroke (Lesson 2) - ANSWER-Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) - ANSWER-48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) - ANSWER-26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (sometimes seizures) -11% are associated with prior TIA Lucunar Stroke (Ischemic) smal...

Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS 2024) Rated A Types of stroke (Lesson 2) Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) 48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) 26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (sometimes seizures) -11% are associated with prior TIA Lucuna...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse immediately report to the provider? A. A change in the Glasgow Coma Scale score from 13 to 11 Rationale: In a client who has mild TBI, a decrease of 2 points on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates a decrease in level of consciousness and that the client is risk of a deteriorating neurologic status. Therefore, this finding is the priority to report to the provider. ...

Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS 2024)Types of stroke (Lesson 2) - ANSWER-Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) - ANSWER-48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) - ANSWER-26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (sometimes seizures) -11% are ass...

MED SURG 3 NURS 480 Advanced Med Surg Final Review 2024 A+ Grade. NURS 480 Final Exam Review: 1. If I push the endotracheal tube too far, where will it go? Right lung  so we will have absent breath sound in the left lung. Right bronchus intubation 2. TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt): in Portal hypertension to decrease the gastric varices bleeding by decreasing the portal venous pressure a. This procedure reduces the portal venous pressure and decompresses the varices...

Types of stroke (Lesson 2) correct answers Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) correct answers 48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) correct answers 26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (sometimes seizures) -11% are associated with prior TIA Lu...

Cardiovascular Accident (CVA) aka Stroke (Exam 1) with Complete Solutions CVA Definition: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain. Types of Stroke: Hemorrhagic stroke: Occurs when a weakened blood vessel in the brain ruptures Ischemic Stroke: Occurs when there is a blockage in a blood vessel of the brain. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): "mini stroke", partial or temporary occlusion or artery...