Cardiovascular Accident Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CVA (Stroke) Exam Questions With Complete Solutions (Verified And Updated) A 78-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with numbness and weak- ness of the left arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is priority? 1. Prepare to administer recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA). 2. Discuss the precipitating factors that caused the symptoms. 3. Schedule for a STAT computed tomography (CT) scan of head. 4. Notify the speech pathologist for an emergency co...

CVA Level 1 Practice Exam Questions With Verified Answers Which breed is prone to congenital deafness and skin allergies? - answerDalmation. Which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to their fine haircoat? - answerRex & Sphynx. Which of these statement is NOT true regarding the bedding in a stall? A. Bedding should be discarded if mold is present, since many horses eat their bedding. B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since the bedding will absorb it all. ...

CVA Test Exam Questions With Verified Answers Which is not a parenteral route of administration? A. IM B. IV C. SQ D. Oral - answerOral Which of the following is not a valid reason for cleaning x-ray cassettes on a regular basis? A. To prevent the spread of disease from animal to animal B. To prevent debris from interfering with the image once developed C. To preserve the life of the cassette D. To decrease residual radiation hazard - answerTo decrease residual radiation hazard The R...

CVA Exam Questions With Complete Solutions (Verified And Updated) Define the term infarction - answerAn infarction is. alone of tissue that is deprived of its blood supply Explain the difference between the two types of stroke and ischemic infarction and a hemorrhagic infarction - answerIschemic: Occlusion of a cerebral artery by either a thrombus or emboli Hemorrhagic: occurs from interrupted vessel integrity and bleeding occurs into the brain tissue Name 4 risk factors that contributed...

Chapter 28: Cerebrovascular Accident Exam Questions With Complete Solutions (Verified And Updated) 1. A patient has weakness on the right side and impaired reasoning after having a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). What part of the brain is affected? a. Left hemisphere of the cerebrum b. Right hemisphere of the cerebrum c. Left cerebellum d. Right cerebellum - answerANS: A Impaired motor strength on the right side in conjunction with impaired reasoning indicates a lesion in the left hemi...

Stroke (CVA) NCLEX Exam Questions With Complete Solutions (Verified And Updated) 1. A patient is admitted with uncontrolled atrial fibrillation. The patient's medication history includes vitamin D supplements and calcium. What type of stroke is this patient at MOST risk for?* A. Ischemic thrombosis B. Ischemic embolism C. Hemorrhagic D. Ischemic stenosis - answerB. Ischemic embolism The answer is B. If a patient is in uncontrolled a-fib they are at risk for clot formation within the h...

Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) - Practice Questions With Complete Solutions (Verified And Updated) A 78-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with numbness and weakness of the left arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is priority? 1. Prepare to administer recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA). 2. Discuss the precipitating factors that caused the symptoms. 3. Schedule for a STAT computed tomography (CT) scan of the head. 4. Notify the speech p...

CVA Exam Questions With Complete Solutions (Verified And Updated) When dealing with clients,which should NOT be done? - answerTreating every client the same A good way to determine the best service for your clients is by: - answerGet a better understanding of them by asking questions and effectively listening to their responses Clients that rely entirely on your recommendations behave in such a manner because ____. - answerThey are unable to make the decision on their own "They don't c...

Cardiovascular Accident (CVA) Exam Questions With Complete Solutions (Verified And Updated) CVA Definition: - answerThe sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain. Types of Stroke: - answerHemorrhagic stroke: Occurs when a weakened blood vessel in the brain ruptures Ischemic Stroke: Occurs when there is a blockage in a blood vessel of the brain. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): "mini stroke", partial or tempo...