adult health

Question 1

Hypertension

Answer 1

is the #1 risk factor for stroke.

Question 2

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) =

Answer 2

temporary lack of
cerebral perfusion (resolves within 24 hours).

Question 3

1 risk factor = hypertension (SBP >140).

Answer 3

Diabetes mellitus
Obesity
Smoking
Atherosclerosis
Atrial fibrillation
Carotid stenosis

Question 4

WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE

Answer 4

F Facial drooping
A Arm weakness or drift
S Speech difficulties
T Time: seek immediate treatment

Question 5

A severe headache

Answer 5

(“worst headache of my
life”) can indicate a hemorrhagic stroke.

Question 6

To determine if a client is a candidate for fibrinolytic therapy,

Answer 6

perform a head CT to identify
stroke type (ischemic or hemorrhagic) and ask
whether symptom onset was <4.5 hours ago.

Question 7

Fall precautions and aspiration precautions

Answer 7

should be implemented for a client having a
stroke. The client should remain NPO until a
swallow evaluation is performed.

Question 8

Decreased LOC during tPA administration

Answer 8

is a warning sign of life-threatening
intracranial hemorrhage.