Ch 15 Question

Question 0

The_________ controls the most basic functions of the body, such as breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, and pupil constriction

Answer 0

Brain stem

Question 1

A_______ is typically characterized by unconsciousness and a generalized severe twitching of all of the body’s muscles that lasts several minutes or longer

Answer 1

Generalized seizure

Question 2

At each vertebra in the neck and back,__________ nerves, called spinal nerves, branch out from the spinal cord and carry signals to and from the body.

Answer 2

Two

Question 3

All of the following are associated with alternated mental status EXCEPT:

Answer 3

Incontinence

Question 4

When blood flow to a particular part of the brain is cut off by a blockage inside a blood vessel, the result is:

Answer 4

An Ischemic stroke

Question 5

Patients who are at the higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke are those who have:

Answer 5

Untreated hypertension

Question 6

Patients with a subarachnoid hemorrhage typically complain of a sudden severe:

Answer 6

Headache

Question 7

The plaque that builds up in atherosclerosis obstructs blood flow and interferes with the vessel’s ability to:

Answer 7

Dilate

Question 8

A TIA, or mini stroke, is the name given to a stroke when symptoms go away on their own in less than:

Answer 8

24 hours

Question 9

Patients with a decreased level of consciousness:

Answer 9

Should not be given anything by mouth

Question 10

Hypoglycemia can mimic conditions such as:

Answer 10

Stroke

Question 11

When assessing a patient with a history of seizure activity, it is important to:

Answer 11

Determine whether this episode differs from any previous ones

Question 12

Signs and symptoms of possible seizure activity include all following EXCEPT:

Answer 12

Petechiae

Question 13

Common causes of altered mental status include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 13

Unequal pupils

Question 14

The principal difference between a patient who has had a stroke and a patient with hypoglycemia almost always has to do with the

Answer 14

Mental status

Question 15

Consider the possibility of _________ in a patient who has had a seizure.

Answer 15

Hypoglycemia

Question 16

________ are the second most common type of headache and are thought to be caused by changes in blood vessel size in the base of the brain.

Answer 16

Migraine headaches

Question 17

Headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures are all considered early signs of:

Answer 17

Increased intracranial pressure

Question 18

People with_________ have a higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke.

Answer 18

Uncontrolled hypertension

Question 19

Headaches caused by muscle contractions in the head and neck are typically associated with:

Answer 19

Tension headaches

Question 20

The following conditions may simulate a stroke EXCEPT:

Answer 20

Hyperglycemia

Question 21

When assessing a patient with a possible CVA, you should check the________ first.

Answer 21

Airway

Question 22

A________ is usually a warning sign that a larger, significant stroke may occur in the future

Answer 22

Transient ischemic attack

Question 23

Which mnemonic is used to check a patients mental status?

Answer 23

AVPU