NR574 CEA Midterm Exam Neuro Emergencies
Questions With Correct Answers
What is the definition of ischemic stroke? - ANSWER Loss of blood flow to brain
tissue causing infarction.
What is the definition of hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWER Bleeding into brain
tissue or surrounding spaces.
What is the most common type of stroke? - ANSWER Ischemic stroke.
What is the most important initial test in suspected stroke? - ANSWER Non-
contrast CT of the head.
What is the purpose of non-contrast CT in acute stroke? - ANSWER Rule out
hemorrhage.
What is the most common cause of ischemic stroke? - ANSWER
Thromboembolism.
What is the classic presentation of ischemic stroke? - ANSWER Sudden focal
neurologic deficit.
What are examples of focal neurologic deficits? - ANSWER Unilateral weakness,
aphasia, facial droop.
What is the primary treatment goal in ischemic stroke? - ANSWER Restore
cerebral blood flow.
What is the time window for IV TPA administration? - ANSWER Within 4.5 hours
of symptom onset.
What is the blood pressure requirement before TPA? - ANSWER Less than
185/110 mmHg.
What is an absolute contraindication to TPA? - ANSWER Intracranial
hemorrhage.
What are other contraindications to TPA? - ANSWER Recent surgery, active
bleeding, anticoagulation with high INR.
Questions With Correct Answers
What is the definition of ischemic stroke? - ANSWER Loss of blood flow to brain
tissue causing infarction.
What is the definition of hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWER Bleeding into brain
tissue or surrounding spaces.
What is the most common type of stroke? - ANSWER Ischemic stroke.
What is the most important initial test in suspected stroke? - ANSWER Non-
contrast CT of the head.
What is the purpose of non-contrast CT in acute stroke? - ANSWER Rule out
hemorrhage.
What is the most common cause of ischemic stroke? - ANSWER
Thromboembolism.
What is the classic presentation of ischemic stroke? - ANSWER Sudden focal
neurologic deficit.
What are examples of focal neurologic deficits? - ANSWER Unilateral weakness,
aphasia, facial droop.
What is the primary treatment goal in ischemic stroke? - ANSWER Restore
cerebral blood flow.
What is the time window for IV TPA administration? - ANSWER Within 4.5 hours
of symptom onset.
What is the blood pressure requirement before TPA? - ANSWER Less than
185/110 mmHg.
What is an absolute contraindication to TPA? - ANSWER Intracranial
hemorrhage.
What are other contraindications to TPA? - ANSWER Recent surgery, active
bleeding, anticoagulation with high INR.