Nursing 213 Exam 3 and Final Questions
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Signs of Right Hemi Stroke - ANSWER Overestimation of abilities, ignores left
side of body/is unaware of its existence, loss of depth perception, poor impulse
control/judgement, visual changes
Treatment for Left Hemi Stroke - ANSWER Physical, occupational, and speech
therapy, aims to maintain and regain communication, strength, and reduce
cognitive deficits
Signs of Left Hemi Stroke - ANSWER Expressive and receptive aphasia, unable
to recognize familiar objects, reading and writing difficulty, right hemiplegia, visual
changes in one or both eyes, slow/cautious behavior,
depression/anger/frustration
FAST symptoms - ANSWER Face - does one side droop?
Arms - can they raise both arms?
Speech - is speech slurred or strange?
Time - Call 911 immediately if signs occur
Communication Technique for Patient with Dysphagia - ANSWER Assess ability
using simple commands, check accuracy of yes/no responses, use picture board of
commonly requested items/needs, speak slowly and clearly, use one step
commands
, Modifiable Risk Factors Stroke - ANSWER HTN, cholesterol, smoking, obesity,
sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, exercise level, diet, drug/alcohol
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors Stroke - ANSWER Age (risk doubles each decade
after 55), Gender (men > women), Ethnicity/Race (African Americans)
Onset Symptoms Ischemic Stroke - ANSWER Loss of strength/sensation on one
side of body, problems with speech and language, changes in vision and balance
Onset Symptoms Hemorrhagic Stroke - ANSWER Exploding headache,
decreased level of consciousness, numbness/weakness on one side, vomiting, stiff
neck
Feeding Safety for Dysphagia - ANSWER Assess swallowing and gag reflex
before feeding. Upright position with neck flexed slightly forward. Place food on
unaffected side near back. Suction kept handy. Feed appropriate thickness of
foods/drinks.
Liquid Consistencies - ANSWER Thin - water, juice
Nectar - cream soups, nectar
Honey - yogurt
Spoon-thick - pudding, cooked cereal
Food Consistency - ANSWER Pureed
Mechanically altered
And Answers With Complete Solutions |
New Update 2025
Signs of Right Hemi Stroke - ANSWER Overestimation of abilities, ignores left
side of body/is unaware of its existence, loss of depth perception, poor impulse
control/judgement, visual changes
Treatment for Left Hemi Stroke - ANSWER Physical, occupational, and speech
therapy, aims to maintain and regain communication, strength, and reduce
cognitive deficits
Signs of Left Hemi Stroke - ANSWER Expressive and receptive aphasia, unable
to recognize familiar objects, reading and writing difficulty, right hemiplegia, visual
changes in one or both eyes, slow/cautious behavior,
depression/anger/frustration
FAST symptoms - ANSWER Face - does one side droop?
Arms - can they raise both arms?
Speech - is speech slurred or strange?
Time - Call 911 immediately if signs occur
Communication Technique for Patient with Dysphagia - ANSWER Assess ability
using simple commands, check accuracy of yes/no responses, use picture board of
commonly requested items/needs, speak slowly and clearly, use one step
commands
, Modifiable Risk Factors Stroke - ANSWER HTN, cholesterol, smoking, obesity,
sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, exercise level, diet, drug/alcohol
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors Stroke - ANSWER Age (risk doubles each decade
after 55), Gender (men > women), Ethnicity/Race (African Americans)
Onset Symptoms Ischemic Stroke - ANSWER Loss of strength/sensation on one
side of body, problems with speech and language, changes in vision and balance
Onset Symptoms Hemorrhagic Stroke - ANSWER Exploding headache,
decreased level of consciousness, numbness/weakness on one side, vomiting, stiff
neck
Feeding Safety for Dysphagia - ANSWER Assess swallowing and gag reflex
before feeding. Upright position with neck flexed slightly forward. Place food on
unaffected side near back. Suction kept handy. Feed appropriate thickness of
foods/drinks.
Liquid Consistencies - ANSWER Thin - water, juice
Nectar - cream soups, nectar
Honey - yogurt
Spoon-thick - pudding, cooked cereal
Food Consistency - ANSWER Pureed
Mechanically altered
