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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Left visual field deficit.
B Right-sided paralysis.
C Spatial-perceptual deficits.
D Impulsive behavior.
Question #2
A Arteriovenous malformation
B Intracerebral hemorrhage
C Cardiogenic emboli
D Cerebral aneurysm
Question #3
A Severe dementia and myoclonus
B Choreiform movement and dementia
C Tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia
D Psychosis, disorientation, delirium, insomnia, and hallucinations
Question #4
A Severe headache and early change in level of consciousness
B Footdrop and external hip rotation
C Vomiting and seizures
D Weakness on one side of the body and difficulty with speech
Question #5
A Place antiembolism stockings on the client.
B Take the client’s blood pressure.
C Ask the client if he has trouble breathing.
D Ask the client if he has a headache.
Question #6
A Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)
B Ruptured cerebral arteries
C Atrial fibrillation
D Cerebral aneurysm
Question #7
A Administer an osmotic diuretic.
B Administer preoperative sedation.
C Administer prescribed medications.
D Restrict fluids before surgery.
Question #8
A Lack of deep tendon reflexes
B Hemiplegia or hemiparesis
C Auditory agnosia
D Limited attention span and forgetfulness
Question #9
A cryptogenic
B large-artery thrombotic
C cardio embolic
D small, penetrating artery thrombotic
Question #10
A Obesity
B Hypertension
C Smoking
D Dyslipidemia
Question #11
A Cardiogenic embolic
B Cryptogenic
C Small artery thrombotic
D Large artery thrombotic
Question #12
A The day before the patient is discharged
B After the nurse has received the discharge orders
C The day the patient has the stroke
D After the patient has passed the acute phase of the stroke
Question #13
A Altered Nutrition:Less Than Body Requirements
B Impaired Swallowing
C Risk forElectrolyte Imbalance
D Risk for Fluid Volume Deficit
Question #14
A A 40-year-old Caucasian woman
B A 62-year-old Caucasian woman
C A 60-year-old African-American man
D A 28-year-old pregnant African-American woman
Question #15
A Semi-Fowler’s
B Supine
C High-Fowler’s
D Prone
Question #16
A You sound stressed; maybe using some stress management techniques will help.”
B Emotional lability is common after a stroke, and it usually improves with time.”
C You seem upset, and it may be hard for you to focus on the teaching, I’ll come back later.”
D This behavior is common in clients with stroke. Which does your spouse do more often? Laugh or cry?”
Question #17
A Elevate the head of bed 30 degrees.
B Permit friends to visit often.
C Provide a dimly lit environment.
D Ambulate the client every hour.
E Administer docusate per order.
Question #18
A Perform a vision field assessment.
B Reposition the tray and plate.
C Assist the client with feeding.
D Know this is a normal finding for CVA.
Question #19
A Tension headaches are easier to treat.
B Headaches are the most common type of reported pain.
C Cluster headaches can cause severe debilitating pain.
D Migraines often coincide with menstrual cycle.
Question #20
A hypertension
B impaired cerebral circulation
C cardiac disease
D diabetes insipidus
Question #21
A Auditory agnosia
B Lack of deep tendon reflexes
C Limited attention span and forgetfulness
D Visual agnosia
Question #22
A Perseveration
B Agnosia
C Apraxia
D Agraphia
Question #23
A 175 mm Hg/100 mm Hg
B 185 mm Hg/110 mm Hg
C 170 mm Hg/105 mm Hg
D 190 mm Hg/120 mm Hg
Question #24
A 12 hours
B 1 hour
C 24 to 36 hours
D 3 to 6 hours
Question #25
A Elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees
B Administering a stool softener
C Maintaining a patent airway
D Monitoring for seizure activity
Question #26
A dipyridamole.
B aspirin.
C clopidogrel.
D ticlodipine.
Question #27
A Social drinking
B Smoking
C Thyroid disease
D Advanced age
Question #28
A Right-sided cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
B Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
C Left-sided cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
D Completed Stroke
Question #29
A Headache
B Bleeding
C Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
D Hypertension
Question #30
A Hemiplegia or hemiparesis
B Limited attention span and forgetfulness
C Visual and auditory agnosia
D Lack of deep tendon reflexes
Question #31
A Footdrop and external hip rotation
B Confusion or change in mental status
C Weakness on one side of the body and difficulty with speech
D Severe headache and early change in level of consciousness
Question #32
A Small artery thrombosis
B Large artery thrombosis
C Cerebral aneurysm
D Cardiogenic emboli
Question #33
A Noncontrast computed tomogram
B Carotid ultrasound study
C Transcranial Doppler flow study
D 12-lead electrocardiogram
Question #34
A Monthly prothrombin levels
B Cholesterol-lowering drugs
C Carotid endarterectomy
D Anticoagulant therapy
Question #35
A Apply cool or warm cloth to head or eyes.
B Perform stretching exercises and frequent position change.
C Eliminate use of bright lights when working.
D Avoid certain foods.
Question #36
A Use of tripod cane.
B Leg exercises to strengthen muscle weakness.
C Need for support group due to decreased self image related to restricted mobility.
D Remove throw rugs and electrical cords from home environment.
Question #37
A A ruptured intracranial aneurysm must quickly be repaired.
B Thrombolytic therapy has a time window of only 3 hours.
C Intracranial pressure is increased by a space-occupying bleed.
D A ruptured arteriovenous malformation will cause deficits until it is stopped.
Question #38
A Agraphia
B Perseveration
C Agnosia
D Apraxia
Question #39
A Comprehend spoken words
B Form words that are understandable or comprehend spoken words
C Form words that are understandable
D Speak at all
Question #40
A Contact the appropriate agencies so that they can provide care after discharge.
B The nurse should do nothing because she is responsible only for inpatient care
C Inform the case manager of the family’s concern and provide information about the client’s current clinical status so appropriate resources can be provided after discharge.
D Suggest that the family members speak with the physician about their concerns.
Question #41
A Increased urine output
B Decreased heart rate
C Decreased level of consciousness (LOC)
D Elevated blood pressure
Question #42
A Place food on the affected side of the mouth
B Test the gag reflex before offering food or fluids
C Allow ample time to eat.
D Assist the client with meals.
Question #43
A Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
B Heparin
C Pregabalin (Lyrica)
D Lioresal (Baclofen)
Question #44
A bruit
B diplopia
C atherosclerotic plaque
D TIA
Question #45
A Functional recovery usually plateaus at 6 months.
B One of the main presenting symptoms is numbness or weakness of the face
C Main presenting symptom is an “exploding headache.”
D It is caused by a large-artery thrombosis.
Question #46
A Transient ischemic attack
B Left-sided stroke
C Right-sided stroke
D Cerebral aneurysm
Question #47
A Take medication only during the morning when it’s calm and quiet.
B Take medication just before going to bed at night
C Take medication as soon as symptoms of the migraine begin.
D Take medication only when migraine is intense
Question #48
A Intracranial hemorrhage
B Ischemic stroke
C Systolic blood pressure less than or equal to 185 mm Hg
D Age 18 years or older
Question #49
A Call the physician immediately.
B Sit with the client for a few minutes
C Inform the nurse manager.
D Administer an analgesic.
Question #50
A Temporal
B Frontal
C Occipital
D Parietal
Question #51
A Systolic pressure of 180 mm Hg
B Heart rate of 100
C Respiration of 22
D Diastolic pressure of 110 mm Hg
Question #52
A Severe headache
B Numbness of an arm or leg
C Dizziness and tinnitus
D Double vision
Question #53
A Transcranial Doppler studies
B Noncontrast computed tomography
C Electrocardiography
D Carotid Doppler
Question #54
A in 2 to 3 days
B immediately
C upon transfer to a rehabilitation unit
D after 1 week
Question #55
A Every 45 minutes
B Every 30 minutes
C Every 15 minutes
D Every hour
Question #56
A Provide a high-fat diet.
B Include dry or crisp foods and chewy meats.
C Provide thickened commercial beverages and fortified cooked cereals.
D Always serve hot or tepid foods.
Question #57
A Perseveration
B Agraphia
C Agnosia
D Apraxia
Question #58
A 7.5 mg
B 6.3 mg
C 8.3 mg
D 10 mg
Question #59
A Scotoma
B Diplopia
C Homonymous hemianopsia
D Nystagmus
Question #60
A Symptoms of a TIA may linger for up to a week.
B A TIA is an insidious, often chronic episode of neurologic impairment.
C When symptoms cease, the client will return to presymptomatic state.
D Two thirds of people that experience a TIA will go on to develop a stroke
Question #61
A chaplin
B physical therapist
C home care nurse
D spouse
Question #62
A Hypertension
B Atrial fibrillation
C Obesity
D Advanced age