Cva risk factors - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mild/Moderate depression Prevalence Correct Answer-5-12% will experience at some point can be as high as 40$ Depression Risk Factors Correct Answer-pre-existing mood disorder Signs/Symptoms Depression Correct Answer-negative emotional experiences, sadness, disinterest (anhedonia), self-hate, unexplaind fatigue, anger, anxiety, irritability, hyperactivity, altered sleep, appetite or sexual behaviour. Motor slowness, stooped posture, minor cognitive impairment Differential Dx for Depress...

Midterm Exam: NR571 / NR 571 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum | Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Non-VTE causes of pulmonary emboli Answer: -small masses of infectious material such as septic embolus -fat embolism that is released into blood stream after long bone fractures, surgery, trauma, or severe burns - air bubbles or substances that get into bloodstream from trauma, surgery, or medic...

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...

Cerebrovascular Accident Chapter 28 Questions and Answers Graded A+ 1. A patient has weakness on the right side and impaired reasoning after having a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). What part of the brain is affected? a. Left hemisphere of the cerebrum b. Right hemisphere of the cerebrum c. Left cerebellum d. Right cerebellum ANS: A Impaired motor strength on the right side in conjunction with impaired reasoning indicates a lesion in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum. The cerebell...

Non-modifiable risk factors for stroke correct answer: 1. age (over 55) 2. gender (male) 3. family history 4. race 5. prior MI 6. prior CVA 7. history of sickle cell disease 8. history of migraines Modifiable risk factors for stroke correct answer: 1. hypertension 2. atrial fibrillation 3. obesity 4. smoking 5. diabetes 6. heart disease 7. elevated cholesterol 8. asymptomatic carotid stenosis 9. metabolic syndrome 10. heavy alcohol consumption 11. physical inactivity 12. d...

EXAM 3: CVA | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+ Stroke "Brain Attack" definition Functional abnormality of CNS that occurs when the normal blood supply is interrupted (ischemia). Single most modifiable risk factor for a CVA is? Hypertension CVA is the Third leading cause of death in the USNon- Modifiable Risk Factors of CVA Age (over 55) History of Migraines Gender (male) Family history Race Prior MI Prior CVA History of sickle cell disease ...

NUFT 433 EXAM 2 TEST BANK 100+ QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED CVA management in patients with sickle cell disease - Answer-~Annual transcranial doppler (2-16 years old) - monitor ~Blood transfusion to increase Hgb A and decrease Hgb B in circulation ~High risk/hx of CVA: blood exchange transfusion to filter out sickled cells SCD treatment - Answer-Hematopoetic stem cell transplant - only cure Penicillin PO qday Immunizations Avoid contact sports if still have spleen (ri...

Near drowning, heart attacks, and carbon monoxide poisoning are common causes of what effect on the brain? - ️️Hypoxia (deprivation of oxygen) True or False: Traumatic brain injuries are always closed head injuries. - ️️False (they can be open or closed head injuries) Which area(s) may be impacted by an injury to the anterior cerebral artery? a) motor b) sensory c) cognition d) all of the above - ️️d) all of the above True or false: The use of tPA is contraindicated in hemor...

What are the 5 vital signs? Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Temperature, Oxygen Saturation The HPI and ROS are what type of information? subjective The Physical Exam is what type of information? objective What is the difference between the HPI and ROS? HPI focuses on details related to the pt's chief complaint. ROS is a head-to-toe checklist of symptoms, including the chief complaint, associated sx, and all other complaints from the pt What does di...

A white female client is admitted to an acute care facility with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Her history reveals bronchial asthma, exogenous obesity, and iron deficiency anemia. Which history finding is a risk factor for CVA? a. Caucasian race b. Female sex c. Obesity d. Bronchial asthma Answer C. Obesity is a risk factor for CVA. Other risk factors include a history of ischemic episodes, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis of the cranial vessels...