Cerebrovascular Accidents

Question 1

Identifying characteristic signs and symptoms can help the nurse identify which type of stroke occurred: _______ or ________. Establishing the time of __________________ is crucial, as it may affect treatment options.

Answer 1

ischemic or hemorrhagic; onset of symptoms

Question 2

TRUE OR FALSE.

Headache is consistent with a hemorrhagic stroke.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Bowel and bladder function can be altered as a result of a stroke.

TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Significance of the NIH stroke scale

Answer 4

Establishing the patient’s orientation is a basic component of a neurologic assessment. Determination of orientation helps test the patient’s level of consciousness according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) stroke scale. The NIH stroke scale is a standardized scale, and when used consistently over time, it will allow all clinicians to track a patient’s progress toward recovery

Question 5

________________ occur in approximately 30% to 50% of patients who have had an ischemic thrombotic stroke.

Answer 5

Transient ischemic attacks (TIA)

Question 6

What is the most important modifiable risk factor for stroke ?

Answer 6

Hypertension

Question 7

What is expressive aphasia ?

Answer 7

Expressive aphasia, also known as Broca’s aphasia, is a type of aphasia characterized by partial loss of the ability to produce language (spoken, manual, or written), although comprehension generally remains intact. A person with expressive aphasia will exhibit effortful speech