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Question:
The nurse is teaching a senior citizen's group about signs and symptoms of a
stroke. Which statement by the nurse would provide accurate information?
a. "Take the person to the hospital if a headache lasts for more than 24 hours."
b. "Stroke symptoms usually start when the person is awake and physically
active."
c. "A person with a transient ischemic attack has mild symptoms that will go
away."
d. "Call 911 immediately if a person develops slurred speech or difficulty
speaking."
Answer:
d
,Question:
When providing care to the patient with an acute stroke, which duty can be
delegated to the LPN/LVN?
a. Screen patient for tPA eligibility.
b. Assess the patient's ability to swallow.
c. Administer scheduled anticoagulant medications.
d. Place equipment needed for seizure precautions in room.
Answer:
c
Question:
The nurse observes a student nurse assigned to initiate oral feedings for a 68-
yr-old woman with an ischemic stroke. Which action by the student will
require the nurse to intervene?
a. Giving the patient 1 oz of water to swallow
b. Telling the patient to perform a chin tuck before swallowing
c. Assisting the patient to sit in a chair before feeding the patient
d. Assessing cranial nerves III, IV, and VI before attempting feeding
Answer:
d
,Question:
A 74-yr-old man who has right-sided extremity paralysis related to a
thrombotic stroke develops constipation. Which action should the nurse take
first?
a. Assist the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours.
b. Provide incontinence briefs to wear during the day.
c. Administer a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) rectal suppository every day.
d. Arrange for several servings per day of cooked fruits and vegetables.
Answer:
d
Question:
Which modifiable risk factor for stroke would be most important for the
nurse to include when planning a community education program?
a. Hypertension
b. Hyperlipidemia
c. Alcohol consumption
d. Oral contraceptive use
Answer:
a
, Question:
The nurse would expect to find what clinical manifestation in a patient
admitted with a left-sided stroke?
a. Impulsivity
b. Impaired speech
c. Left-side neglect
d. Short attention span
Answer:
b
Question:
Which intervention is most appropriate when communicating with a patient
with aphasia after a stroke?
a. Present several thoughts at once so that the patient can connect the ideas.
b. Ask open-ended questions to provide the patient the opportunity to speak.
c. Finish the patient's sentences to minimize frustration associated with slow
speech.
d. Use simple, short sentences accompanied by visual cues to enhance
comprehension.
Answer:
d
) Questions and Answers
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Solutions)
Question:
The nurse is teaching a senior citizen's group about signs and symptoms of a
stroke. Which statement by the nurse would provide accurate information?
a. "Take the person to the hospital if a headache lasts for more than 24 hours."
b. "Stroke symptoms usually start when the person is awake and physically
active."
c. "A person with a transient ischemic attack has mild symptoms that will go
away."
d. "Call 911 immediately if a person develops slurred speech or difficulty
speaking."
Answer:
d
,Question:
When providing care to the patient with an acute stroke, which duty can be
delegated to the LPN/LVN?
a. Screen patient for tPA eligibility.
b. Assess the patient's ability to swallow.
c. Administer scheduled anticoagulant medications.
d. Place equipment needed for seizure precautions in room.
Answer:
c
Question:
The nurse observes a student nurse assigned to initiate oral feedings for a 68-
yr-old woman with an ischemic stroke. Which action by the student will
require the nurse to intervene?
a. Giving the patient 1 oz of water to swallow
b. Telling the patient to perform a chin tuck before swallowing
c. Assisting the patient to sit in a chair before feeding the patient
d. Assessing cranial nerves III, IV, and VI before attempting feeding
Answer:
d
,Question:
A 74-yr-old man who has right-sided extremity paralysis related to a
thrombotic stroke develops constipation. Which action should the nurse take
first?
a. Assist the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours.
b. Provide incontinence briefs to wear during the day.
c. Administer a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) rectal suppository every day.
d. Arrange for several servings per day of cooked fruits and vegetables.
Answer:
d
Question:
Which modifiable risk factor for stroke would be most important for the
nurse to include when planning a community education program?
a. Hypertension
b. Hyperlipidemia
c. Alcohol consumption
d. Oral contraceptive use
Answer:
a
, Question:
The nurse would expect to find what clinical manifestation in a patient
admitted with a left-sided stroke?
a. Impulsivity
b. Impaired speech
c. Left-side neglect
d. Short attention span
Answer:
b
Question:
Which intervention is most appropriate when communicating with a patient
with aphasia after a stroke?
a. Present several thoughts at once so that the patient can connect the ideas.
b. Ask open-ended questions to provide the patient the opportunity to speak.
c. Finish the patient's sentences to minimize frustration associated with slow
speech.
d. Use simple, short sentences accompanied by visual cues to enhance
comprehension.
Answer:
d
