CCI - RVS Exam Prep

112. A binocular disturbance that disrupts vision in half the visual field of both eyes is called: a) hemiplegia b) amaurosis duplex c) dysphagia d) homonymous hemianopia e) hemiparesis - correct answersd) homonymous hemianopia 113. Parasthesia refers to: a) dizziness b) disturbance of speech c) loss of function of a limb d) weakness e) tingling sensation - correct answerse) tingling sensation 114. A patient describes a 30-minute episode of garbled speech. This is called: a) dysphasia b) aphasia c) paresthesia d) dysphagia e) syncope - correct answersa) dysphasia 115. A patient presents with a 30-minute episode of garbled speech. Which area of circulation is suspected? a) right hemisphere b) left hemisphere c) occipital cortex d) vertebrobasilar territory e) brainstem circulation - correct answersb) left hemisphere 116. Which of the following is true regarding subclavian steal? a) resulting strokes are usually severely disabling. b) it is usually a harmless hemodynamic phenomenon. c) it is caused by arterial obstruction proximal to the origin of the vertebral artery. d) it is caused by arterial obstruction distal to the origin of the vertebral arter