Stroke Risk Factors and Symptoms Quiz

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Which of the following is the most common type of stroke?

  • Thrombotic stroke (correct)
  • Hypoperfusion stroke
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Embolic stroke

Which risk factor is considered the strongest for stroke?

  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension (correct)

Which type of stroke is characterized by sudden onset of symptoms and gradual increase over minutes or hours?

  • Hemorrhagic stroke (correct)
  • Embolic stroke
  • Thrombotic stroke
  • Hypoperfusion stroke

Which type of ischemic stroke is caused by in situ obstruction of an artery?

<p>Thrombotic stroke (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ischemic stroke is characterized by symptoms that fluctuate, with periods of improvement?

<p>Thrombotic stroke (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stroke is characterized by sudden loss of neurological function and symptoms that vary based on anatomy?

<p>Transient ischemic attack (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which risk factor is considered one of the strongest for stroke?

<p>Hypertension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stroke is characterized by brain bleeding and symptoms that increase gradually over minutes or hours?

<p>Hemorrhagic stroke (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ischemic stroke is characterized by a dark/hypodense appearance on imaging?

<p>Thrombotic stroke (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ischemic stroke is caused by insufficient blood flow due to a thrombosis, embolism, or hypoperfusion?

<p>Embolic stroke (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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