MSN 570 Pathology Midterm Exam – 2025/2026 Edition
with 100 Revised Answers!
Define stroke - interruption of cerebral blood supply cause by hemorrhage or occlusion
Types of stroke - ischemic and hemorrhagic
ischemic stroke - interruption of brain blood flow caused by thrombus, embolus or plaque; most
common type
hemorrhagic stroke - occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures; also known as a
bleed; most deadly type
Lacunar stroke - a stroke resulting from occlusion of small vessels.
intracerebral hemorrhage - bleeding into the brain as a result of a ruptured blood vessel within the
brain
subarachnoid hematoma - usually the result of a cerebral aneurysm; main symptom severe
headache.
Stroke symptoms - Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of
the body
•Sudden dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or trouble walking
•Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
•Sudden trouble seeing •Sudden severe headache
early stroke warning signs - disorientation and mild weakness
Modifiable risk factors for stroke - smoking cessation, increasing dietary fruits and vegetables,
exercising regularly, limit alcohol ,a dn avoid illicit drugs
with 100 Revised Answers!
Define stroke - interruption of cerebral blood supply cause by hemorrhage or occlusion
Types of stroke - ischemic and hemorrhagic
ischemic stroke - interruption of brain blood flow caused by thrombus, embolus or plaque; most
common type
hemorrhagic stroke - occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures; also known as a
bleed; most deadly type
Lacunar stroke - a stroke resulting from occlusion of small vessels.
intracerebral hemorrhage - bleeding into the brain as a result of a ruptured blood vessel within the
brain
subarachnoid hematoma - usually the result of a cerebral aneurysm; main symptom severe
headache.
Stroke symptoms - Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of
the body
•Sudden dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or trouble walking
•Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
•Sudden trouble seeing •Sudden severe headache
early stroke warning signs - disorientation and mild weakness
Modifiable risk factors for stroke - smoking cessation, increasing dietary fruits and vegetables,
exercising regularly, limit alcohol ,a dn avoid illicit drugs
