patho Neuro Nclex Questions
patho Neuro Nclex Questions
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1. B, C, E, F, G Which of the following are signs of
a stroke? Select all that apply.
(The symptoms selected (sudden numb- A. Decreased urination
ness/weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on B. Difficulty speaking
one side of the body; difficulty speaking; sudden C. Dizziness
changes in vision; and sudden severe headache) D. Pain that radiates from the chest
are signs of a stroke, and should be presented to the left arm
to patients as situations that require emergency E. Sudden changes in vision
assistance. F. Sudden numbness/weakness of
face, arm, or leg, especially on one
Decreased urination is not related to a stroke.
side of the body
G. Sudden severe headache
Pain radiating from the chest to the left arm is a
sign of a myocardial infarction.)
2. True True or False: The majority of
strokes are caused by ischemia.
(Approximately 84% of strokes are ischemic, and
can be caused by clots that lodge in the cere-
bral vasculature. The other 16% are hemorrhag-
ic, due to an aneurysm or high blood pressure
causing the rupture of a blood vessel. )
3. False True or False: a transient ischemic
(TIAs are neurological deficits in which blood attack (TIA), also known as a mini
flow to the brain decreases; they last from a stroke, is of no concern, as it will
few seconds to 24 hours. Symptoms may include recede in no more than 24 hours
transient motor and sensory loss in the face,
arm, or hand; vertigo; and numbness. However,
they should be taken seriously, as a stroke can
occur soon after a TIA.)
4. D
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patho Neuro Nclex Questions
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_3fzh1l
1. B, C, E, F, G Which of the following are signs of
a stroke? Select all that apply.
(The symptoms selected (sudden numb- A. Decreased urination
ness/weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on B. Difficulty speaking
one side of the body; difficulty speaking; sudden C. Dizziness
changes in vision; and sudden severe headache) D. Pain that radiates from the chest
are signs of a stroke, and should be presented to the left arm
to patients as situations that require emergency E. Sudden changes in vision
assistance. F. Sudden numbness/weakness of
face, arm, or leg, especially on one
Decreased urination is not related to a stroke.
side of the body
G. Sudden severe headache
Pain radiating from the chest to the left arm is a
sign of a myocardial infarction.)
2. True True or False: The majority of
strokes are caused by ischemia.
(Approximately 84% of strokes are ischemic, and
can be caused by clots that lodge in the cere-
bral vasculature. The other 16% are hemorrhag-
ic, due to an aneurysm or high blood pressure
causing the rupture of a blood vessel. )
3. False True or False: a transient ischemic
(TIAs are neurological deficits in which blood attack (TIA), also known as a mini
flow to the brain decreases; they last from a stroke, is of no concern, as it will
few seconds to 24 hours. Symptoms may include recede in no more than 24 hours
transient motor and sensory loss in the face,
arm, or hand; vertigo; and numbness. However,
they should be taken seriously, as a stroke can
occur soon after a TIA.)
4. D
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