Cerebral infarction - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1 HESI 2022-2023 ONLY ONE OF THE LATEST EXAMS WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A certain disease is currently found in 1 of every 10 people in the country and 1,000 people contract the disease yearly. The population of the country is 4,500,000. Which of the following statements is correct? In relation to disease development, the term "etiology" refers to which of the following? Which of the following is(are) true about "symptoms"? In 1992, there...

What is abulia? - ANSWERLack of will, drive, or initiative for action, speech and thought What is anterior cerebral artery stroke syndrome? - ANSWER- Contralateral leg paresis - Abulia, disinhibition, executive dysfunction *In some cases, akinetic mutism, if bilateral caudate head infarction What is middle cerebral artery stroke syndrome? - ANSWER- Contralateral hemiparesis/sensory loss - Homonymous hemianopia - Dysarthria, aphasia, Alexia, agraphia, acalculia, apraxia *If non-dom...

Exam 2: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A - Maryville Q: What is the most common type of stroke? Answer: Ischemic Q: Contributing factors for stroke Answer: diabetes, HTN, high cholesterol , heart disease, PVD, polycythemia and thrombocytopenia, a-fib, postmenopausal hormone therapy, hight Na/low K intake, smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, chronic sleep deprivation, African Americans Q: What is the most co...

Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2: Module 4 Exam 100% Pass Which body system supplies cells with oxygen and nutrients and carries away waste? A. Nervous system B. Respiratory system C. Urinary System D. Correct! Circulatory System The heart is contained in the _______ cavity. A. Correct! Pericardial B. Pleural C. Septal D. Rectoperineal Which layer of heart anchors it to the diaphragm? A. Endocardium B. Mediastinal C. Myocardium D. Correct! Pericardium What is the purpose of t...

Involuntary Muscles - ANSWER-cardiac and smooth muscles that can't be controlled by the mind and movement Voluntary Muscles - ANSWER-skeletal muscles (attached to bone) that can be controlled by mind and movement Skeletal Muscles - ANSWER--muscles attached to bone-voluntary-contracts quickly and fatigues easily Smooth Muscles - ANSWER-visceral (organ) muscles-involuntary-wall of digestive track, uterus, blood vessels-controlled by automatic nervous system Cardiac Muscles - ANSWER--h...

Average urine output per hour is approximately? - 40 mL According to the Berlin Criteria, a patient is classified with severe ARDS when his Pao2/Fio2 ratio is? - Less than 100 A patient is admitted to the ED with a possible CVA. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for identification of an acute cerebral infarction? - CT Scan: checks chest, abdomen and brain (2-3 dimensions) Cerebral angiography - measures abnormal cerebral circulation PET scan - checks for cancer, brain disorders an...

(Answered) NUR303 Heart Failure Case Study: JoAnn Smith, 72 years old Woman. Heart Failure JoAnn Smith, 72 years old Primary Concept Perfusion Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) 1. Gas Exchange 2. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 3. Clinical Judgment 4. Patient Education 5. Communication 6. Collaboration © 2016 Keith Rischer/www.KeithRN.com UNFOLDING Reasoning Case Study: STUDENT Heart Failure History of Present Problem: JoAnn Smith is a 72-year-old woman who has a histor...

largest branch of vertebral arteries Ans: PICA wallenberg syndrome Ans: aka PICA syndrome or Lateral Medullary Syndrome. patient has trouble swallowing or speaking (both). due to infarction/occlusion of PICA or other branch LSTT symptoms Ans: contralateral pain & temperature deficit Spinal trigeminal nucleus symptoms Ans: loss of pain & temp from ipsilateral face nucleus ambiguus symptoms Ans: affects vagus (X) and glossopharyngeal (IX). (mainly X) dysphagia, hoarseness, diminished ...

What is abulia? - Answer Lack of will, drive, or initiative for action, speech and thought What is anterior cerebral artery stroke syndrome? - Answer - Contralateral leg paresis - Abulia, disinhibition, executive dysfunction *In some cases, akinetic mutism, if bilateral caudate head infarction What is middle cerebral artery stroke syndrome? - Answer - Contralateral hemiparesis/sensory loss - Homonymous hemianopia - Dysarthria, aphasia, Alexia, agraphia, acalculia, apraxia ...

Average urine output per hour is approximately? - 40 mL According to the Berlin Criteria, a patient is classified with severe ARDS when his Pao2/Fio2 ratio is? - Less than 100 A patient is admitted to the ED with a possible CVA. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate for identification of an acute cerebral infarction? - CT Scan: checks chest, abdomen and brain (2-3 dimensions) Cerebral angiography - measures abnormal cerebral circulation PET scan - checks for cancer, brain disorders an...