Hemisphere 5 questions with complete solutions

Hemisphere 5 questions with
complete solutions

what are the recommendations for BP post reperfusion? - correct answer ✔✔ <180/105 mmHg



what NIHSS score is associated with an increased fall risk - correct answer ✔✔ greater than or
equal to 8



what condition is often overlooked and linked to stroke-associated pneumonia - correct answer
✔✔ dental disease



what stroke-specific assessments should be performed upon admission? - correct answer ✔✔
VS, NIHSS, glucose, swallowing



blood glucose should be monitored in non-diabetic stroke pts - correct answer ✔✔ true



what intervention would you rapidly facilitate if your pt has a sudden decline in neuro status? -
correct answer ✔✔ emergency CT scan



what admitting diagnosis is most common for pts having in-hospital stroke - correct answer ✔✔
cardiovascular



what should be assessed with neurovascular checks? - correct answer ✔✔ distal pulses, skin
color, and temperature



what complication is signaled by pulsatile bruit and groin pain following mechanical
thrombectomy? - correct answer ✔✔ pseudoaneurysm