Cva stroke - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. What is the MOST common emergency to occur in the dental office? A. Mild allergic reaction B. Angina C. Syncope D. Anaphylaxis 2. All of the following procedures will help to prevent an emergency in a dental office EXCEPT: A. accurate medical history taking. B. taking and recording vital signs. C. updating the medical emergency kit. 3. If a patient responds positively on his or her medical history to epilepsy, you will need to be on th...

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...

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...

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...

BIOD 152 Sensory Information Module 2 Exam Questions with Approved answers 2023/2024 This is the most superficial layer of the brain meninges - correct answer Dura Mater (Menix) This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain. - correct answer Pia mater (Menix) The _______ fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres. - correct answer median The ______ fissure separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum. - correct answer Transverse Describe the functi...

Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease Question 1 1 out of 1 points The neuroscience nursing unit has developed a set of step-by-step directions of what should occur if a nursing assessment reveals the client may be exhibiting clinical manifestations of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which statement about clinical practice guidelines are accurate? Select all that apply. Selected C. Answers: When developing a CVA set of step-by-step directions, the nursing unit should ask for assis...

Med Surg Exam 2023 1. A client is admitted to the hospital with symptoms consistent with right hemisphere stroke. With Neurovascular assessment requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Pupillary changes to ipsilateral dilation B. Orientation to person and place only. C. Left Sided Facial dropping and dysphagia D. Unequal bilateral hand grip strengths 2. Achieve maximum mobility and independence for a client multiple sclerosis (MS). Which intervention is most important for the...

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...

Stroke (CVA) NCLEX Questions and Answers Rated A+ 1. A patient is admitted with uncontrolled atrial fibrillation. The patient's medication history includes vitamin D supplements and calcium. What type of stroke is this patient at MOST risk for?* A. Ischemic thrombosis B. Ischemic embolism C. Hemorrhagic D. Ischemic stenosis B. Ischemic embolism The answer is B. If a patient is in uncontrolled a-fib they are at risk for clot formation within the heart chambers. This clot can le...

ALOC - Answer-Altered Level of Consciousness BM - Answer-bowel movement DOE - Answer-Dyspnea on exertion EOMI - Answer-Extraocular Movement Intact (Appropriate function of the extra ocular muscles, tested with "follow my finger") HA - Answer-headache MI - Answer-Myocardial infarction NAD - Answer-no acute distress NSR - Answer-Normal Sinus Rhythm PNA - Answer-pneumonia UTI - Answer-Urinary Tract Infection ASA - Answer-Aspirin CA - Answer-Cancer PCN - Answer-...