NURS 411 Nervous System Review

Which of the following is NOT a major predisposing factor of an ischemic stroke?

• Cerebral Aneurysm

• Carotid Stenosis

• Cerebral Atherosclerosis

• Atrial Fibrillation

Symptoms/effects of a TIA usually resolve in which of the following?

• Less than 48 hours

• Less than 1 hour

• Less than 24 hours

• Less than 12 hours

Bran cell metabolism requires a continuous supply of (a)   .

The medications that stroke patients should be discharged on for secondary stroke prevention include (a)   . (Please list the drug classes.)

Which of the following is NOT included in the exclusion criteria for t-PA administration?

• Administration must be within 3-4.5 hours

• Cancer

• Diabetes

• Uncontrolled HTN

The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently had a strove. The patient has been diagnosed with receptive aphasia. The nurse knows this means which portion of the brain was affected?

• Cerebellum

• Brain Stem

• Broca's Area

• Wernicke's Area

A Tensilon Test is used for the diagnosis of which of the following Peripheral Nervous System Disorders?

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Guillain-Barre'

• Trigeminal Neuralgia

As a nurse, it is important to discuss which of the following with a patient with ALS and/or their family if the patient is unable.

• Plans for the patient after cure.

• End of life wishes

• The estimated time until symptoms resolve

• Medication options for treatment

Pressure on the brainstem can lead to hypertension, bardycardia, and bardypenia/irregular respirations. This is known as which of the following?

• Herniation

• Virchow's Triad

• Death's Triad

• Cushing's Triad

Why is a CT of the chest routinely ordered for patients with Myasthenia Gravis?

• To look for nerve innervation of muscles

• To look for signs of respiratory failure

• To look for muscle atrophy

• To look for a thymoma