Prelim quiz 1

54-year old male patient was found unconscious on the floor.  He was brought to the hospital with an initial diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident. On the next day, patient appears normal with no neurologic deficit.  What type of pathologic condition does he has?    

• Ischemic Stroke
• Transient ischemic attack
• Concussion
• Contusion

The nurse is assisting the patient to the CT scan room.  Which of the following should the nurse explains to the patient the purpose of the test?

• To demonstrate the presence of aneurysm or AVM
• To show early edema formation and mass effect
• To assess if the cerebrospinal fluid is clear or cloudy
• To differentiate cerebral hemorrhage from ischemia

To differentiate cerebral hemorrhage from ischemia

• MRI
• EEG
• EMG
• CT

For a client with CVA, which of the ff criteria must be fulfilled before the client is fed?

• The gag reflex returns 
• The client swallows small sips of water
• Speech returns to normal
• Cranial nerves III,IV and VI are intact

Which interventions have the highest priority in the postoperative management of a client with a craniotomy?

• Deep-breathing exercises and positioning to support adequate respiratory function
• Frequent pupil and neurologic checks
• Frequent position changes
• Vital signs q4h