Medical Fisdap Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

Seizures may occur as the result of: - ANSWER--Recent/prior head injury -A brain tumor -Metabolic problems -Fever -Genetic disposition What are the causes of altered mental status? - ANSWER--Intoxication -Head injury -Hypoxia -Stroke -Metabolic disturbances What is the brain sensitive to changes in? - ANSWER--Oxygen -Glucose -Temperature What are the most common types of headaches? - ANSWER--Tension -Migraines -Sinus What is a stroke also called? - ANSWER-CVA - Cerebrovascular accident What is the main cause of a CVA? - ANSWER-Interruption of blood flow to an area within the brain. Results in the loss of brain function What are the two types of strokes? - ANSWER-Ischemic and hemorrhagic What is an ischemic stroke? - ANSWER-A stroke caused by blockage or interrupted blood supply to the brain. Ischemic strokes can be caused by a thrombus or embolus. Accounts for 87% of strokes. Which stroke results from thrombosis or an embolus? - ANSWER-Ischemic stroke What is a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWER-A stroke that results from bleeding inside the brain. Often fatal. Who is at high risk for a hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWER-Those experiencing stress, exertion, or who have high blood pressure. What is an aneurysm? - ANSWER-Swelling or enlargement of the wall of an artery resulting from a defect or weakening of the arterial wall How does an aneurysm present? What is it a symptom of? - ANSWER-As the 'worst headache of their life'. A symptom of a hemorrhagic stroke. When a patient has stroke-like symptoms that go away on their own in less than 24 hrs, what did they experience? - ANSWER-A transient ischemic attack (TIA) What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke? - ANSWER--Facial drooping -Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, leg, or one side of body -Decreased or absent movement/sensation on one side of body -Lack of muscle coordination (ataxia) or loss of balance -Sudden vision loss in one eye -Blurred/double vision -Difficulty