Stroke Quiz well answered already passed

Stroke Quiz well answered already
passed

Stroke is the _____ leading cause of death in the US - correct answer ✔✔ stroke is the fourth
leading cause of death in the US



It is the leading cause of Adult ____ - correct answer ✔✔ It is the leading cause of Adult
disability



What causes a stroke? - correct answer ✔✔ When blood flow to a part of the brain is
interrupted because of a blood vessel is blocked or bursts open



Lack of oxygen lasting 30 seconds change in ______ - correct answer ✔✔ Lack of oxygen lasting
30 seconds change in neurologic metabolism (Every second counts)



Lack of oxygen last >2 minutes ______ - correct answer ✔✔ metabolism stops (Every second
counts)



Lack of oxygen last > 4- 5 minutes _____ - correct answer ✔✔ cellular death (Every second
counts)



What are other alternative names for a stroke? - correct answer ✔✔ A stroke can be called:
brain attack, cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke,
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)



What are the three types of Strokes: - correct answer ✔✔ Ischemic, Hemorrhagic, Transient
ischemic attack