Stroke

Question 1

Ischemic

Answer 1

Thrombotic and embolic clots

Question 2

Hemorrhagic

Answer 2

Intracerebral and subarachnoid bleeding

Question 3

Modifiable risk factors

Answer 3

Diet
Weight
Regular exercise
No smoking and limit alcohol
BP

Question 4

What is common immediately after stroke?

Answer 4

Elevated BP

Question 5

Stent retrievers

Answer 5

Most effective way of managing ischemic stroke

Question 6

Surgical interventions to treat hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 6

Resection
Clipping of aneurysm
Evacuation of hematoma

Question 7

Rehab

Answer 7

After stroke stabilized for 12-24 hrs

-lessening disability

Question 8

Primary assessment is focused on

Answer 8

Cardiac status
Respiratory status
Neuro

Question 9

Risk fors respiratory system

Answer 9

Atelectasis
Aspiration pneumonia
Airway obstruction

Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation

Question 10

Optimize musculoskeletal function

Answer 10

Trochanter roll at hip
Hand cones
Arm supports with slings and lap boards

Question 11

Visual problems

Answer 11

Diplopia (double vision)
Loss of corneal reflex
Ptosis (drooping eyelid)
Homonymous hemianopsia

Question 12

Stroke on right side

Answer 12

Difficulty judging position, distance, and movement
Impulsive, impatient, and deny problems
Respond best to verbal directions

Question 13

Stroke on left side of brain

Answer 13

Slower in organization and performance of tasks
Impaired spatial discrimination
Fearful, anxious responses to stroke
Respond well to nonverbal cues

Question 14

What do most patients shows signs of within 48 hrs of stroke

Answer 14

Spasticity with exaggerated reflexes