Hemispheres VII Discharge
considerations and stroke prevention
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
Education core measure -
correct answer ✅Required performance measure
Educate on stroke pathophysiology, signs and symptoms,
medications, and prevention provided to family caregiver
Discharge mrs -
correct answer ✅Required performance measure
mRS at discharge
90 day post discharge mRS
<= 2 is favorable outcome
Rehabilitation Goals -
correct answer ✅Required performance measure
Establish goals for physical, occupational and speech therapy
Teaching topics for stroke -
correct answer ✅Required performance measure
*Stroke -what caused, symptoms, what to do, and when to call 911
*Medications - use, dosage, possible side effects
, Hemispheres VII Discharge
considerations and stroke prevention
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
*Risk factors and comorbidity management - most common are
HTN DM, Afib, heart, lung, kidney disease
*Smoking cessation - counseling or advice if needed
*Follow-up - on appointment's importance
Home safety - mobility impairment, fall risk
Personal needs - incontinence, sexual performance
Therapies- address communication, pain, spasticity and physical
rehab
Caregiver skills training - specific to patient needs
Lifestyle changes - ability to return to work or live independently
Psychosocial support - cognitive impairment, depression
Four types of meds required for performance measure -
correct answer ✅Antiplatelets
Anticoagulants
Lipid lowering medications
Antidepressants
considerations and stroke prevention
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
Education core measure -
correct answer ✅Required performance measure
Educate on stroke pathophysiology, signs and symptoms,
medications, and prevention provided to family caregiver
Discharge mrs -
correct answer ✅Required performance measure
mRS at discharge
90 day post discharge mRS
<= 2 is favorable outcome
Rehabilitation Goals -
correct answer ✅Required performance measure
Establish goals for physical, occupational and speech therapy
Teaching topics for stroke -
correct answer ✅Required performance measure
*Stroke -what caused, symptoms, what to do, and when to call 911
*Medications - use, dosage, possible side effects
, Hemispheres VII Discharge
considerations and stroke prevention
Exam Actual Questions and Answers
2026
*Risk factors and comorbidity management - most common are
HTN DM, Afib, heart, lung, kidney disease
*Smoking cessation - counseling or advice if needed
*Follow-up - on appointment's importance
Home safety - mobility impairment, fall risk
Personal needs - incontinence, sexual performance
Therapies- address communication, pain, spasticity and physical
rehab
Caregiver skills training - specific to patient needs
Lifestyle changes - ability to return to work or live independently
Psychosocial support - cognitive impairment, depression
Four types of meds required for performance measure -
correct answer ✅Antiplatelets
Anticoagulants
Lipid lowering medications
Antidepressants
