NURS 122 Exam 1| COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED
A+| 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
ischemic stroke signs and symptoms -sudden weakness/numbness in face, arm, leg usually
one sided
-sudden confusion
-difficulty speaking or understanding
-sudden vision change
-sudden dizziness
-loss of coordination
ischemic stroke diagnostics -neuro exam
-stroke scale
-DWI
-CT
-MRI
-cerebral arteriography
ischemic stroke treatment -antiplatlet
-anticoagulant
-calcium channel blockers
-ACE inhibitors
,-statins
-tPA: must be within 3 hours of incident
-want to keep bp slightly high to oxygenate the brain
ischemic stroke complications -proprioception
-hemianopia
-agnosia
-apraxia
-neglect syndrome
ischemic stroke patient educations -diet education
-take meds as prescribed
hemorrhagic stroke risk factors -smoking
-hypertension
-over 40 yo
-CAD
-alcohol
-hormonal contraceptives
-sickle cell
-obesity
,-african american
-childbirth
-menopause
hemorrhagic stroke pathophysiology -bleeding in or around brain
-occurs when cerebral blood vessel ruptures
-sustained increase in systolic/ diastolic BP
-aneurysm- bulging weak area in wall of an artery
hemorrhagic stroke signs and symptoms -rapid onset
-vomit
-headache
-hemiplegia
-visual changes
-increased ICP
-visual changes
hemorrhagic stroke diagnostics CT
swallow test
hemorrhagic stroke treatment blood pressure Managment
, cholesterol management
PT, OT, burr hole
hemorrhagic stroke complications -proprioception: sense of position
-hemianopia: half loss of vision
-agnosia
-apraxia: motor function
-neglect syndrome
-loss of speech
-aspiration
hemorrhagic stroke patient education -diet changes
-watch for s/s if increased ICP
increased ICP risk factors -ischemic stroke
-hemorrhagic stroke
-trauma
-tumor
-infections
A+| 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
ischemic stroke signs and symptoms -sudden weakness/numbness in face, arm, leg usually
one sided
-sudden confusion
-difficulty speaking or understanding
-sudden vision change
-sudden dizziness
-loss of coordination
ischemic stroke diagnostics -neuro exam
-stroke scale
-DWI
-CT
-MRI
-cerebral arteriography
ischemic stroke treatment -antiplatlet
-anticoagulant
-calcium channel blockers
-ACE inhibitors
,-statins
-tPA: must be within 3 hours of incident
-want to keep bp slightly high to oxygenate the brain
ischemic stroke complications -proprioception
-hemianopia
-agnosia
-apraxia
-neglect syndrome
ischemic stroke patient educations -diet education
-take meds as prescribed
hemorrhagic stroke risk factors -smoking
-hypertension
-over 40 yo
-CAD
-alcohol
-hormonal contraceptives
-sickle cell
-obesity
,-african american
-childbirth
-menopause
hemorrhagic stroke pathophysiology -bleeding in or around brain
-occurs when cerebral blood vessel ruptures
-sustained increase in systolic/ diastolic BP
-aneurysm- bulging weak area in wall of an artery
hemorrhagic stroke signs and symptoms -rapid onset
-vomit
-headache
-hemiplegia
-visual changes
-increased ICP
-visual changes
hemorrhagic stroke diagnostics CT
swallow test
hemorrhagic stroke treatment blood pressure Managment
, cholesterol management
PT, OT, burr hole
hemorrhagic stroke complications -proprioception: sense of position
-hemianopia: half loss of vision
-agnosia
-apraxia: motor function
-neglect syndrome
-loss of speech
-aspiration
hemorrhagic stroke patient education -diet changes
-watch for s/s if increased ICP
increased ICP risk factors -ischemic stroke
-hemorrhagic stroke
-trauma
-tumor
-infections
