Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Definition Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Excess alcohol use
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Obesity
  • Hypertension (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Cerebral embolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in a hemorrhagic stroke?

    <p>Blood vessel in the brain bursts and blood leaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical presentation is associated with ataxia, dysarthria, and nystagmus?

    <p>Motor function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What investigation is essential for assessing carotid artery health?

    <p>Carotid artery doppler study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of nursing care for emergency conditions?

    <p>Antibiotic administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for dealing with high blood pressure in this emergency condition?

    <p>Blood pressure management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an essential aspect of managing airway, breathing, and circulation in this emergency scenario?

    <p>ABC approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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