Complex Adult Health exam
CHAMBERLAIN NR 341 FINAL EXAM
2026 SPRING COMPLEX ADULT
HEALTH EXAM GRADED A (VERIFIED)
What are symptoms of a stroke, brain attack, and CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER=
*Headache
*Loss of corneal reflex
*Homonymous *Hemianopsia
,Complex Adult Health exam
*Spatial-Perceptual Defects
What are symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)? -SELECTED ANSWER=
*Confusion
*Vertigo
*Dysarthria
*Transient Hemiparesis
*Temporary Vision Changes
*Typically lasts less than 1 hours
What are Focal Neurological symptoms? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Paralysis
*Sensory Loss
*Language Disorder
*Reflex Changes
What are the 3 steps to stroke recognition? -SELECTED ANSWER= 1. Ask person to
smileand stick out tongue
2. Ask person to make a complete sentence
3. Ask person to raise both arms
What are symptoms of CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Hypo/Hypertonia
*Perceptual Defects
*Apraxia
*Loss of voluntary movement on one side
,Complex Adult Health exam
*Decreased Neuromuscular Control
*Communication Issues
*Emotional Lability
*Impaired judgement and memory
What are causes of CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Atherosclerosis
*Thrombosis
*Embolism
*Cerebral hemorrhage (trauma/tissue damage).
What are symptoms of Right Hemisphere CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Left sided
weakness/Paralyzed left side hemiplegia
*Perceptual Defects (Vulnerable to Accidents)
*Spatial-Perceptual Deficits
*Tends to minimize problems
*Short attention span
*Visual field deficits
*Impaired judgment
*Impulsive
*Impaired time concept
, Complex Adult Health exam
What are symptoms of Left Hemisphere CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Right sided
weakness/Paralyzed right side Hemiplegia
*Aphasia
*Slow performance
*Visual field deficits
*Depression/Anxiety
*Impaired comprehension
What are diagnostics for CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Neuro Exam
*Lumbar Puncture
*CT of the brain
*MRI
What are pupillary abnormalities associated with CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Pupil
onopposite side of lesion usually larger
*Conjugate Deviation (looks toward lesion)
*Homonymous Hemianopsia
What are reversible risk factors for CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Smoking
*Obesity
*Increased salt intake
*Sedentary life
*Increased stress
*Oral Birth Control
CHAMBERLAIN NR 341 FINAL EXAM
2026 SPRING COMPLEX ADULT
HEALTH EXAM GRADED A (VERIFIED)
What are symptoms of a stroke, brain attack, and CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER=
*Headache
*Loss of corneal reflex
*Homonymous *Hemianopsia
,Complex Adult Health exam
*Spatial-Perceptual Defects
What are symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)? -SELECTED ANSWER=
*Confusion
*Vertigo
*Dysarthria
*Transient Hemiparesis
*Temporary Vision Changes
*Typically lasts less than 1 hours
What are Focal Neurological symptoms? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Paralysis
*Sensory Loss
*Language Disorder
*Reflex Changes
What are the 3 steps to stroke recognition? -SELECTED ANSWER= 1. Ask person to
smileand stick out tongue
2. Ask person to make a complete sentence
3. Ask person to raise both arms
What are symptoms of CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Hypo/Hypertonia
*Perceptual Defects
*Apraxia
*Loss of voluntary movement on one side
,Complex Adult Health exam
*Decreased Neuromuscular Control
*Communication Issues
*Emotional Lability
*Impaired judgement and memory
What are causes of CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Atherosclerosis
*Thrombosis
*Embolism
*Cerebral hemorrhage (trauma/tissue damage).
What are symptoms of Right Hemisphere CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Left sided
weakness/Paralyzed left side hemiplegia
*Perceptual Defects (Vulnerable to Accidents)
*Spatial-Perceptual Deficits
*Tends to minimize problems
*Short attention span
*Visual field deficits
*Impaired judgment
*Impulsive
*Impaired time concept
, Complex Adult Health exam
What are symptoms of Left Hemisphere CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Right sided
weakness/Paralyzed right side Hemiplegia
*Aphasia
*Slow performance
*Visual field deficits
*Depression/Anxiety
*Impaired comprehension
What are diagnostics for CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Neuro Exam
*Lumbar Puncture
*CT of the brain
*MRI
What are pupillary abnormalities associated with CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Pupil
onopposite side of lesion usually larger
*Conjugate Deviation (looks toward lesion)
*Homonymous Hemianopsia
What are reversible risk factors for CVA? -SELECTED ANSWER= *Smoking
*Obesity
*Increased salt intake
*Sedentary life
*Increased stress
*Oral Birth Control
