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