NSG 312 MED-SURG 2 QUIZ 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
What is a hemmorhagic stroke? - ANS bleeding into the brain tissue, ventricles and
subarachnoid space by spontaneous rupture of small vessels
Wha are signs and symptoms of a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS SEVERE HEADACHE, early and
sudden changes in LOC, vomiting, similar to ischemic
What causes a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS ruptured artery or aneurysm, leads to increased
ICP
What are the early signs of deterioration with a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS Cushings triad,
these 3 signs often indicate an increased ICP. Deterioration can be seen on a CT scan.
What is Cushing's triad? - ANS Increased systolic BP, bradycardia (decreased pulse), irregular
respirations (cheyne-stokes-pattern of gradually increasing then decreasing breaths followed by
a pause in breathing)
What happens to a patient when they deteriorate after a hemorrhagic stroke? -
ANS Rebleeding, increased ICP, hydrocephalus, cerebral edema, and hematoma expansion
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, What is a patient goal following a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS Regaining independence,
improving communication, maximizing physical function, preventing future strokes, managing
emotional and cognitive changes, and enhancing the quality of life
What is the primary assessment with a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS Airway, breathing,
circulation and then an immediate focus on LOC
What is the treatment of a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS - most common cause is HTN so
control that!!
- supportive care and O2
What are complications of a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS Vasospasm, ICP, seizures, extension
of bleed
What is the long term treatment of stroke? - ANS Mobility, self care, sensory care,
continence, communication, home care, prevention of complications (aspiration, contractures,
skin)
What is an ischemic stroke? - ANS a stroke caused by a blockage
What are risk factors of an ischemic stroke? - ANS >55, male, African American, HTN, CAD,
hyperlipidemia, obesity, DM, alcohol/smoking, drug abuse
What are common signs and symptoms of an ischemic stroke? - ANS hemiparesis (weakness
on the side of a body), hemiplegia (paralysis on the side of a body), aphasia (ability to speak),
dysarthria (motor speech disorder), hemianopia (loss of vision in one eye or both)
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
What is a hemmorhagic stroke? - ANS bleeding into the brain tissue, ventricles and
subarachnoid space by spontaneous rupture of small vessels
Wha are signs and symptoms of a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS SEVERE HEADACHE, early and
sudden changes in LOC, vomiting, similar to ischemic
What causes a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS ruptured artery or aneurysm, leads to increased
ICP
What are the early signs of deterioration with a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS Cushings triad,
these 3 signs often indicate an increased ICP. Deterioration can be seen on a CT scan.
What is Cushing's triad? - ANS Increased systolic BP, bradycardia (decreased pulse), irregular
respirations (cheyne-stokes-pattern of gradually increasing then decreasing breaths followed by
a pause in breathing)
What happens to a patient when they deteriorate after a hemorrhagic stroke? -
ANS Rebleeding, increased ICP, hydrocephalus, cerebral edema, and hematoma expansion
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, What is a patient goal following a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS Regaining independence,
improving communication, maximizing physical function, preventing future strokes, managing
emotional and cognitive changes, and enhancing the quality of life
What is the primary assessment with a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS Airway, breathing,
circulation and then an immediate focus on LOC
What is the treatment of a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS - most common cause is HTN so
control that!!
- supportive care and O2
What are complications of a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANS Vasospasm, ICP, seizures, extension
of bleed
What is the long term treatment of stroke? - ANS Mobility, self care, sensory care,
continence, communication, home care, prevention of complications (aspiration, contractures,
skin)
What is an ischemic stroke? - ANS a stroke caused by a blockage
What are risk factors of an ischemic stroke? - ANS >55, male, African American, HTN, CAD,
hyperlipidemia, obesity, DM, alcohol/smoking, drug abuse
What are common signs and symptoms of an ischemic stroke? - ANS hemiparesis (weakness
on the side of a body), hemiplegia (paralysis on the side of a body), aphasia (ability to speak),
dysarthria (motor speech disorder), hemianopia (loss of vision in one eye or both)
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