Hemisphere 5 Exam Questions and
Answers3
what are the recommendations for BP post reperfusion? - ANSWERS-<180/105 mmHg
what NIHSS score is associated with an increased fall risk - ANSWERS-greater than or equal to 8
what condition is often overlooked and linked to stroke-associated pneumonia - ANSWERS-
dental disease
what stroke-specific assessments should be performed upon admission? - ANSWERS-VS, NIHSS,
glucose, swallowing
blood glucose should be monitored in non-diabetic stroke pts - ANSWERS-true
what intervention would you rapidly facilitate if your pt has a sudden decline in neuro status? -
ANSWERS-emergency CT scan
what admitting diagnosis is most common for pts having in-hospital stroke - ANSWERS-
cardiovascular
what should be assessed with neurovascular checks? - ANSWERS-distal pulses, skin color, and
temperature
what complication is signaled by pulsatile bruit and groin pain following mechanical
thrombectomy? - ANSWERS-pseudoaneurysm
Answers3
what are the recommendations for BP post reperfusion? - ANSWERS-<180/105 mmHg
what NIHSS score is associated with an increased fall risk - ANSWERS-greater than or equal to 8
what condition is often overlooked and linked to stroke-associated pneumonia - ANSWERS-
dental disease
what stroke-specific assessments should be performed upon admission? - ANSWERS-VS, NIHSS,
glucose, swallowing
blood glucose should be monitored in non-diabetic stroke pts - ANSWERS-true
what intervention would you rapidly facilitate if your pt has a sudden decline in neuro status? -
ANSWERS-emergency CT scan
what admitting diagnosis is most common for pts having in-hospital stroke - ANSWERS-
cardiovascular
what should be assessed with neurovascular checks? - ANSWERS-distal pulses, skin color, and
temperature
what complication is signaled by pulsatile bruit and groin pain following mechanical
thrombectomy? - ANSWERS-pseudoaneurysm