Question

1. What is a stroke?

2. What are the warning signs of a stroke?

3. Describe the treatment for Stroke

4. What is a risk factor of stroke that the patient CANNOT change?

A. Weight

B. High Blood Pressure

C. Age

D. Tobacco Use

5. What is a risk factor of stroke that the patient CAN change? *

A. Race

B. Age

C. Family History

D. High Cholesterol

NCLEX Questions

6. After a patient experienced a brief episode of tinnitus, diplopia, and dysarthria with no residual effects, the nurse anticipates teaching the patient about
a. cerebral aneurysm clipping.
b. heparin intravenous infusion.
c. oral low-dose aspirin therapy.
d. tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)

7 A 68-year-old patient is being admitted with a possible stroke. Which information from the assessment indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before giving the prescribed aspirin?
a. The patient has dysphasia.
b. The patient has atrial fibrillation.
c. The patient reports that symptoms began with a severe headache.
d. The patient has a history of brief episodes of right-sided hemiplegia

Answer 1

1. Stroke is defined as damage to the brain due to interruption of its blood supply. It is a medical emergency.

• Sudden weakness and numbness on face and limbs on one side of the body.
• Slurred speech
• Blurred vision
• Loss of balance, dizziness , confusion

3.treatment consist of blood thinners like anti platelet drugs, antihypertensive, anti coagulant, ACE inhibitors etc..

Early treatment with tPA ( clot buster) can reduce brain damage.

4. Option c- age

5.option d- high cholesterol

6.option c- oral small dose of aspirin therapy

7.option b- patient has atrial fibrillation.