Ch 18 Neurological Quiz

1.A 41-year-old man presents with slow, irregular breathing; hypotension; and dilated pupils. These signs MOST likely indicate dysfunction of the:

• brainstem.

• hypothalamus.

• cerebrum.

• cerebellum

An acute ischemic stroke is caused by:

• a ruptured cerebral artery.

• increased intracranial pressure.

• an acute rise in a person’s blood pressure.

• a blocked cerebral artery.