Stroke FA Davis Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
When caring for a patient who experienced a hemorrhagic stroke a
few hours previous, which nursing intervention would be
appropriate?
Perform neurological assessments every 6 hours.
Monitor the patient closely for hypernatremia.
Administer thrombolytic medications as ordered.
Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees. -
correct answer ✅Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees.
Which factor would increase the risk of experiencing a
subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke?
Being male
Social drinking
Being a premenopausal female
Uncontrolled hypertension -
correct answer ✅Uncontrolled hypertension
Which notable characteristic would differentiate a transient
ischemic attack (TIA) from other types of stroke?
, Stroke FA Davis Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
TIA presents with vague clinical manifestations different from
ischemic stroke.
Clinical manifestations of TIA resolve on their own within 24 hours.
TIA is caused by bleeding in the brain.
MRI is not used to help diagnose TIA like it is for other kinds of
stroke. -
correct answer ✅Clinical manifestations of TIA resolve on their
own within 24 hours.
Which statement by the patient would indicate an understanding of
teaching regarding atorvastatin (Lipitor) for stroke prevention?
"This medication will keep my platelets from sticking together."
"This medication thins out my blood to prevent clotting."
"This is a medication that will keep my blood pressure under
control."
"This medication decreases my cholesterol to help prevent stroke."
-
correct answer ✅"This medication decreases my cholesterol to
help prevent stroke."
Answers (Grade A+)
When caring for a patient who experienced a hemorrhagic stroke a
few hours previous, which nursing intervention would be
appropriate?
Perform neurological assessments every 6 hours.
Monitor the patient closely for hypernatremia.
Administer thrombolytic medications as ordered.
Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees. -
correct answer ✅Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees.
Which factor would increase the risk of experiencing a
subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke?
Being male
Social drinking
Being a premenopausal female
Uncontrolled hypertension -
correct answer ✅Uncontrolled hypertension
Which notable characteristic would differentiate a transient
ischemic attack (TIA) from other types of stroke?
, Stroke FA Davis Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
TIA presents with vague clinical manifestations different from
ischemic stroke.
Clinical manifestations of TIA resolve on their own within 24 hours.
TIA is caused by bleeding in the brain.
MRI is not used to help diagnose TIA like it is for other kinds of
stroke. -
correct answer ✅Clinical manifestations of TIA resolve on their
own within 24 hours.
Which statement by the patient would indicate an understanding of
teaching regarding atorvastatin (Lipitor) for stroke prevention?
"This medication will keep my platelets from sticking together."
"This medication thins out my blood to prevent clotting."
"This is a medication that will keep my blood pressure under
control."
"This medication decreases my cholesterol to help prevent stroke."
-
correct answer ✅"This medication decreases my cholesterol to
help prevent stroke."
