Stroke Risk Assessment and National Audit Quiz

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Which term is another name for stroke?

Anoxic tissue damage

Brain function impairment

Cerebrovascular accident (correct)

Neurological deficit

What is the duration of a neurological deficit caused by a stroke?

More than 24 hours (correct)

Varies from person to person

24 hours

Less than 24 hours

What is the most common consequence following a stroke?

Functional impairment

Physical impairment

Anoxic tissue damage

Persistent neurological deficit (correct)

Which is the second largest cause of death in Australia?

Stroke (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of stroke survivors suffer a disability?

65% (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many new and recurrent strokes are expected in 2017?

50,000 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stroke accounts for 90% of all strokes?

Ischemic stroke (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a communication impairment commonly associated with stroke?

Dysphagia (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a long-term disability resulting from stroke?

Slight disability (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key goal for exercise rehabilitation in stroke survivors?

Increase aerobic fitness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What adaptations to exercise can stroke clients experience?

Increased VO2 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered in a thorough medical history for stroke clients?

Exercise history (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be assessed in a brief neurological exam for stroke clients?

Postural misalignment (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a relative contraindication for exercise in stroke clients?

Hypertension (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for stroke according to the 2011 National Stroke Audit?

High cholesterol (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the surgical procedure recommended for ischemic stroke?

Carotid endarterectomy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Circle of Willis?

To interconnect the internal carotid arteries and basilar artery (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cognitive impairment following a stroke?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a long-term consequence of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

Long-term complications or death (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs)?

TBI often has more diffuse effects with more generalised impairments (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an injury to the brain that occurs after birth?

ABI (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sensory-motor impairment commonly associated with TBI?

Increased muscle tone and contractures (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cognitive impairment commonly associated with TBI?

Attention and concentration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a behavioral impairment commonly associated with TBI?

Changes in personality (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an emotional/psychosocial impairment commonly associated with TBI?

Mood swings (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended exercise modality for resistance exercise prescription?

Therabands (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for flexibility exercise prescription?

3-5 days/wk (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a balance exercise that may be included in neuromuscular exercise?

Stair climbing (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common behavioral factor that should be considered in exercise for special populations?

Depression (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of non-traumatic brain injury?

Falls (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of closed traumatic brain injury?

Falls (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mechanism of direct injury in traumatic brain injury?

External impact to the head with physical contact between brain and skull (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of mild traumatic brain injury?

Brief loss of consciousness, usually a few seconds or minutes (D) Signup and view all the answers