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ABFM CVA questions with verified solutions 2024/2025
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ABFM CVATrue statements regarding the long-term prognosis for death and disability in a patient who has had a stroke include which of the following? (Mark all that are true.) 
Early recovery of neurologic function is a sign of a good prognosis 
The severity of the stroke as measured by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale can be used to predict long-term prognosis 
In general, lacunar strokes cause more severe disability than ischemic strokes of the major cerebral arteries 
The risk of...
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Cardiovascular Accident (CVA) aka Stroke (Exam 1) with Complete Solutions
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Cardiovascular Accident (CVA) aka 
Stroke (Exam 1) with Complete 
 
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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...
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CNRN 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
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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 ...
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OCCTH 585 Test 2 Questions And Answers Latest Top Score.
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OCCTH 585 Test 2 Questions And Answers Latest Top Score. 
 
 
 
You have just arrived at your level 2 fieldwork placement in a neuro unit at the hospital. Your preceptor asks you to create an education piece about the warning signs of a stroke. What are 5 signs that you will be sure to include? - correct answer.1. Dizziness 
2. Headaches 
3. Vision problems 
4. Trouble speaking 
5. Weakness 
 
Your preceptor asks you to do a chart review before you go see a new admission. You see that this pati...
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VASCULAR ARDMS BOARDS DAVIES Exam Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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What's the first major arterial branch of the aorta is the? - Innominate artery or brachiocephalic 
artery 
The vertebral artery usually arises from the: - Subclavian Artery 
The incidence of new strokes per year is: - from 500,000 to 700,000 
The abbreviation TIA stands for: - Transient Ischemic Attack 
A TIA of the right anterior hemisphere of the brain will likely affect: - The left side of the body - 
affects the side of the body opposite that of the ischemic hemisphere 
Amaurosis Fugax rel...
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OCCTH 585 - Stroke Questions & Answers Already Graded A +
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Five Main Warning Signs - Answer-1. Vision Problems 
2. Weakness 
3. Trouble Speaking 
4. Headaches 
5. Dizziness 
FAST acronym - Answer-Face - Looks uneven 
Arm - one arm hanging down 
Speech - Slurred speech? 
Time - Call 911 now! 
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - Answer-Depends on the side of lesion or hemmorhage - 
- Right CVA = left hemiplegia 
- Left CVA = right hemiplegia 
Ischemic stroke - Answer-~80% of strokes 
- ischemic necrosis 
- infarction 
- hypo-perfusion 
Infarcts may occur as ...
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Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS 2024) Exam Questions and Answers
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Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS 2024) 
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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 (some...
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CNRN exam 2024/2025 with 100% correct answers
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specific condition of small vessels that can lead to lacunar strokes correct answerslipohyalinosis 
 
what is the greatest risk factor for lacunar strokes correct answershypertension 
 
tiny areas of ischemic necrosis caused by occlusion of small penetrating arteries correct answerslacunar strokes 
 
what percentage of ischemic strokes do lacunar strokes account for correct answers25% 
 
what are the 5 classic syndromes of lacunar strokes correct answerspure motor hemiparesis, ataxic hemiparesis...
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BSN 266 Practice HESI 115 Questions with Correct Answer 100% Verified 
A client with a completed ischemic stroke has a blood pressure of 180/90 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse implement? 
A. Position the head of the bed (HOB) flat. 
B. Withhold intravenous fluids. 
C. Administer a bolus of IV fluids. 
D. Give an antihypertensive medication. - Correct Answers D. Give an antihypertensive medication. 
Rationale 
Most ischemic strokes occur during sleep when baseline blood pressure declines or ...
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VASCULAR ARDMS BOARDS DAVIES | 570+ Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024
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What's the first major arterial branch of the aorta is the? - Innominate artery or brachiocephalic 
artery 
The vertebral artery usually arises from the: - Subclavian Artery 
The incidence of new strokes per year is: - from 500,000 to 700,000 
The abbreviation TIA stands for: - Transient Ischemic Attack 
A TIA of the right anterior hemisphere of the brain will likely affect: - The left side of the body - 
affects the side of the body opposite that of the ischemic hemisphere 
Amaurosis Fugax rel...
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