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What type of stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery and prevents blood flow to part of the brain?
What type of stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery and prevents blood flow to part of the brain?
- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Cerebral thrombosis (correct)
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Cerebral embolism
Which risk factor for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is more prevalent in women than in men?
Which risk factor for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is more prevalent in women than in men?
- Excess alcohol use
- Cigarette smoking
- Obesity
- Hypertension (correct)
What is the primary cause of an intracerebral hemorrhage?
What is the primary cause of an intracerebral hemorrhage?
- Blood clot blocking an artery
- Blood vessel bursting in the brain (correct)
- Plaque in the heart
- Ruptured blood vessel
Which type of blood clot usually breaks off from plaque in the heart or large arteries in the chest and neck?
Which type of blood clot usually breaks off from plaque in the heart or large arteries in the chest and neck?
What happens in a hemorrhagic stroke?
What happens in a hemorrhagic stroke?
Which clinical presentation is associated with ataxia, dysarthria, and nystagmus?
Which clinical presentation is associated with ataxia, dysarthria, and nystagmus?
What investigation is essential for assessing carotid artery health?
What investigation is essential for assessing carotid artery health?
Which of the following is NOT a part of nursing care for emergency conditions?
Which of the following is NOT a part of nursing care for emergency conditions?
What is the primary treatment for dealing with high blood pressure in this emergency condition?
What is the primary treatment for dealing with high blood pressure in this emergency condition?
Which of the following is an essential aspect of managing airway, breathing, and circulation in this emergency scenario?
Which of the following is an essential aspect of managing airway, breathing, and circulation in this emergency scenario?
