8 Questions
Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for stroke?
Male gender
Which modifiable risk factor for stroke is associated with transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
Cardiac disease
Which of the following is NOT a major modifiable risk factor for stroke?
Increased age
What is the main difference between ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke?
Ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot, while hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a bleed
What distinguishes a transient ischemic attack (TIA) from a stroke?
TIA causes temporary symptoms and does not result in permanent brain damage
What happens in the brain during a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
Blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced, often by a blood clot, but the symptoms go away as blood flows again
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with a stroke?
Sudden loss of speech
What characterizes the focal neurologic deficit experienced during a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
It lasts less than 24 hours and usually less than 30 minutes
Test your knowledge of stroke risk factors with this quiz. Learn about nonmodifiable factors like age, gender, race, and heredity, as well as major modifiable risk factors including hypertension, cardiac disease, transient ischemic attacks, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and smoking.
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