NURSING 213 FINAL COMPREHENSIVE TEST
BANK 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS
ACCURATE
⫸ Treatment for Left Hemi Stroke Answer: Physical, occupational, and
speech therapy, aims to maintain and regain communication, strength,
and reduce cognitive deficits
⫸ Signs of Left Hemi Stroke Answer: Expressive and receptive aphasia,
unable to recognize familiar objects, reading and writing difficulty, right
hemiplegia, visual changes in one or both eyes, slow/cautious behavior,
depression/anger/frustration
⫸ FAST symptoms Answer: Face - does one side droop?
Arms - can they raise both arms?
Speech - is speech slurred or strange?
Time - Call 911 immediately if signs occur
⫸ Communication Technique for Patient with Dysphagia Answer:
Assess ability using simple commands, check accuracy of yes/no
responses, use picture board of commonly requested items/needs, speak
slowly and clearly, use one step commands
, ⫸ Modifiable Risk Factors Stroke Answer: HTN, cholesterol, smoking,
obesity, sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, exercise level, diet,
drug/alcohol
⫸ Non-Modifiable Risk Factors Stroke Answer: Age (risk doubles each
decade after 55), Gender (men > women), Ethnicity/Race (African
Americans)
⫸ Onset Symptoms Ischemic Stroke Answer: Loss of strength/sensation
on one side of body, problems with speech and language, changes in
vision and balance
⫸ Onset Symptoms Hemorrhagic Stroke Answer: Exploding headache,
decreased level of consciousness, numbness/weakness on one side,
vomiting, stiff neck
⫸ Feeding Safety for Dysphagia Answer: Assess swallowing and gag
reflex before feeding. Upright position with neck flexed slightly
forward. Place food on unaffected side near back. Suction kept handy.
Feed appropriate thickness of foods/drinks.
⫸ Liquid Consistencies Answer: Thin - water, juice
Nectar - cream soups, nectar
Honey - yogurt
Spoon-thick - pudding, cooked cereal
BANK 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS
ACCURATE
⫸ Treatment for Left Hemi Stroke Answer: Physical, occupational, and
speech therapy, aims to maintain and regain communication, strength,
and reduce cognitive deficits
⫸ Signs of Left Hemi Stroke Answer: Expressive and receptive aphasia,
unable to recognize familiar objects, reading and writing difficulty, right
hemiplegia, visual changes in one or both eyes, slow/cautious behavior,
depression/anger/frustration
⫸ FAST symptoms Answer: Face - does one side droop?
Arms - can they raise both arms?
Speech - is speech slurred or strange?
Time - Call 911 immediately if signs occur
⫸ Communication Technique for Patient with Dysphagia Answer:
Assess ability using simple commands, check accuracy of yes/no
responses, use picture board of commonly requested items/needs, speak
slowly and clearly, use one step commands
, ⫸ Modifiable Risk Factors Stroke Answer: HTN, cholesterol, smoking,
obesity, sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, exercise level, diet,
drug/alcohol
⫸ Non-Modifiable Risk Factors Stroke Answer: Age (risk doubles each
decade after 55), Gender (men > women), Ethnicity/Race (African
Americans)
⫸ Onset Symptoms Ischemic Stroke Answer: Loss of strength/sensation
on one side of body, problems with speech and language, changes in
vision and balance
⫸ Onset Symptoms Hemorrhagic Stroke Answer: Exploding headache,
decreased level of consciousness, numbness/weakness on one side,
vomiting, stiff neck
⫸ Feeding Safety for Dysphagia Answer: Assess swallowing and gag
reflex before feeding. Upright position with neck flexed slightly
forward. Place food on unaffected side near back. Suction kept handy.
Feed appropriate thickness of foods/drinks.
⫸ Liquid Consistencies Answer: Thin - water, juice
Nectar - cream soups, nectar
Honey - yogurt
Spoon-thick - pudding, cooked cereal
