CVA study questions with correct answers

In the basis of the AHA 2004 data, the three leading cause of death are stroke, cancer and CV disease. The leading cause in order from greatest to the third are? A.) Cancer, cardiovascular disease then stroke B.) Stroke, cancer then cardiovascular disease C.) Cardiovascular disease, cancer, then stroke D.) cardiovascular disease, stroke then cancer - Answer C At a family picnic, a family member suddenly begins to complain of a HA, has slurred speech, reports dizziness, and has difficulty walking. The family members are outside and the temperature is 90F. This person has been playing with the children. As a PTA you recognize the signs and symptoms as? A.) CVA B.) CARDIOVASCULAR ACCIDENT C.) DIABETIC EPISODE D.) PARKINSKN'S DISEASE - Answer A What should the PTA do for the patient in the previous scenario? A.) Have the person go inside and rest in the AC B.) Monitor the persona vital signs C.) Give the person an aspirin and observe D.) take the person to the emergency room - Answer D