Chapter 57 test bank - Stroke Questions And Answers

Chapter 57 test bank - Stroke Questions And Answers 1 / 11 1. What topic should the nurse anticipate teaching a pt who had a brief episode of tinnitus, diplopia and dysarthria w/no residual effects? a. cerebral aneurysm clipping b. heparin IV infusion c. oral low-dose ASA therapy d. tPA 2. A pt is being admitted w/possible stroke. Which assessment info indicates nurse should consult w/HCP before giving prescribed dose of ASA? a. dysphasia b. aFib c. Symptoms began w/severe HA d. Hx brief episodes of right-sided hemiplegia 3. A pt being admitted w/a stroke has right-sided c. oral low-dose ASA therapy Pt's symptoms are consistent w/TIA. Continuous heparin would not be used for TIA nor would tPA. Pts symptoms not consistent w/aneurysm c. symptoms began w/severe HA A sudden onset HA is typical of subarachnoid hemorrhage & ASA is contraindicated. The others are not contraindications to ASA use. D. difficulty comprehendfacial drooping & right-sided arm and leg paral- ing instructions ysis. Which finding should the nurse expect? a. Impulsive behavior b. Right-sided neglect c. Hyperactive left-sided DTRs d. Difficulty comprehending instructions 4. Right sided paralysis indicates a LEFT brain stroke, which leads to difficulty w/comprehesnsion & use of language. The left sided reflexes are likely in tact. Impulsive behavior and neglect are more likely w/right-side stroke CONTINUES...