UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 5th Edition Chapter 49 well illustrated

UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 5th Edi on Chapter 49


3, 5, 6. Diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity are all treatable to reduce the risk of stroke. - Which of
the following are modifiable risk factors that should be taught to pa ents at risk for stroke? Select all
that apply.



1. Heredity

2. Age

3. Diabetes

4. Race

5. High cholesterol

6. Obesity



1, 2, 4 can all help reduce aspira on. Straws and placing food on the affected side (where the pa ent
may not be aware of it) increase risk. - What interven ons can help prevent aspira on in a poststroke
pa ent with dysphagia? Select all that apply.



1. Ensure that pa ent is fully alert before feeding.

2. Place the pa ent in high-Fowler's posi on or chair for meals.

3. Use straws for thin liquids.

4. Use a thickening agent.

5. Place food on affected side of mouth.



4. Thromboly c therapy must be given within 4.5 hours to reverse stroke symptoms and reduce the
risk of complica ons. - How soon a er symptom onset must a person who has had a stroke receive
thromboly c treatment?



1. 30 minutes

2. 1 hour

3. 2 hours

4. 4.5 hours