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MSN 277 Exam 3 -STROKE TEST EXAM WITH COMLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ASWERS RATED A+
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MSN 277 Exam 3 -STROKE TEST EXAMWITH COMLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ASWERS RATED A+
What are modifiable risk factors for stroke? Correct Answer HTN
(most important), a.fib, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, obesity,
sleep apnea, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, drug and alc use
What is a stroke risk code card and why do we use it? Correct
Answer a card that identifies risk factors for stroke --> find out
what makes a person high risk and educate them
T or F: almost all strokes are preventable Correct Answer True:
most strokes are a result of modifiable risk factors, need to
educate
What 2 risk factors together make a female high risk for a stroke?
Correct Answer birth control and smoking
What does it mean if a female has an aura with a migraine?
Correct Answer they are high risk for stroke
What are the different types of strokes? Correct Answer TIA,
Ischemic (thrombotic or embolic), and hemorragic
What is the definition of a TIA? Correct Answer a transient
episode of neurologic dysfunction that does NOT cause infarction
How long do symptoms last with a TIA? Correct Answer under an
hour
, How does the brain get its blood supply? Correct Answer carotid
and vertebral arteries --> connect in the middle at the circle of
willis
What does the brain require in order to survive? Correct Answer
continuous supply of O2, blood, and glucose
What will happen if the brain is not supplied with energy? Correct
Answer neurons will die
How does the brain auto-regulate? Correct Answer it
vasoconstricts or vasodilates to increase or decrease BP in times
of need
Who has a better chance of survival older or younger people?
Why>? Correct Answer older people because they have more
collateral circulation
What are the 4 non-modifiable risk factors for stroke? Correct
Answer 1. age
2. gender (males are more likely to have one, but females are
more likely to die from one)
3. race (african americans)
4. family hx
What are the statistics after someone has a TIA? Correct Answer
1/3 will not have another TIA (if they have good education and
adhere to treatment)
1/3 will have another TIA
1/3 will have an actual stroke
Why do you need to call 911 if experiencing stroke symptoms in a
TIA Correct Answer there is no way to tell if they are having a TIA
or an actual stroke, need to seek help immediately
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