Embolic stroke Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ischemia part of the brain that results in death of brain cells; lack of perfusion results in lack of oxygen and nutrients (brain cannot be deprived more than 3-4 minutes before injury occurs) What determines the manifestations of the brain ischemia? effects dependent on location and severity penumbra around the core of ischemia is a border of decreased blood flow; this level of ischemia is potentially reversible; however, you have to work quickly to restore oxygen and nutrients to this ...

Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS 2024) Rated A Types of stroke (Lesson 2) Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) 48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) 26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (sometimes seizures) -11% are associated with prior TIA Lucuna...

Cardiomyopathy diagnostic tests (Ans- Chest x-ray (cardiomegaly) Echocardiography ECG Cardiac catheterization Endomyocardial biopsy Cardiomyopathy pharmacological mgt (Ans- beta blockers; potassium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors; digoxin, diuretics, and dysrhythmic agents. Aortic or mitral valve débridement, excision, or replacement is required in what kind of patients? (Ans- - Develop congestive heart failure despite adequate medical treatm...

Types of stroke (Lesson 2) Correct Answer Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) Correct Answer 48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) Correct Answer 26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (sometimes seizures) -11% are associated with prior TIA Lucun...

Medical Surgical Nursing III Final Questions A nurse is teaching a client who has osteoporosis and has a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Remain upright for 30 minutes after taking the medication We have an expert-written solution to this problem! A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has Meniere's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Move your head slowly ...

out-of-hospital acute stroke care focuses on: correct answer: - rapid ID and assessment of pts with stroke - rapid transport w/ prearrival notification to facility capable of providing acute stroke care in-hospital acute stroke care correct answer: - ability to rapidly determine pt eligibility for fibrinolytic therapy - admin of fibrinolytic therapy to appropriate candidates, with availability of neurologic medical supervision within target times - consideration of new treatment options ...

Adult Medical Surgical B (2022/2023) Questions And Answers A nurse is receiving report on a client who is postoperative following an open repair of Zenker's Diverticulum. The nurse should anticipate the surgical incision to be in which of the following locations? Correct Ans:- Throat A nurse is caring for a client who has a potassium level of 3 mEq/L. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect? Correct Ans:- Hypoactive bowel sounds A nurse is providing d...

Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS 2024) Questions With Complete Solutions Types of stroke (Lesson 2) Answer-Ischemic: 87% -Thrombotic -Embolic -Lacunar Hemorrhagic: 13% -Intracerebral -Subarachnoid Thrombotic Stroke (Ischemic) Answer48% of all strokes -typically occurs during sleep -slow progressive onset of deficits -50% are associated with prior TIA Embolic Stroke (Ischemic) Answer26% of all strokes -typically occurs while awake -sudden, immediate deficits (...

NGN ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKENEWEST ACTUAL TEST 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A i. A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and requests pain medication. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Colchicine b. Lorazepam c. Pregabalin d. Codeine ii. A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is receiving furosemide and digoxin. Which of the following laborator...

Final Exam: NR567/ NR 567 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pharmacology for the AGACNP Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain Q: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) Oral Xa inhibitors Answer: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) Apixaban (Eliquis) Edoxaban (Savaysa) Betrixaban (Bevyxxa) Q: DOAC MOA Answer: Inhibits factor Xain the final common pathway of clotting Q: DOAC monitoring Answer: none Q: DOAC dosing Answer: Rapid onset of action, ...