2051 Module 1

What is the most common type of stroke?

• Ischemic

• Hemorrhagic

Which of the following is a true statement about the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?

• It includes slurred speech and abnormal gait (ataxia)

• It includes Arm drift and facial droop

• It includes visual and neglect

• It includes grip strength and slurred speech

A single positive finding on the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale indicates what?

• Highly likely stroke

• Highly likely heart attack

• Highly likely seizure

• Highly likely migraine

What does a positive finding on the VAN scale indicate?

• Large vessel occlusion (LVO)

• Potential for seizures

• High instance of recovery

• A negative Cincinnati scale

Status epilepticus is:

• A condition of recurrent or prolonged seizures lasting more than 5 minutes

• Any seizure no matter the duration or occurrence

• A seizure where a patient returns to normal GCS before having another seizure

What are the components of Cushing's triad for increased ICP?

• Increased BP

• Low HR

• Irregular respirations (Cheyne stokes, biots)

• High HR

• Low BP

Which type of diabetes is non-insulin dependent?

• Type 1

• Type 2

• Both

• Neither

What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes regarding insulin?

• Type 1 diabetes is caused by obesity, while Type 2 is genetic.
• Both types of diabetes require insulin injections from the start.
• Type 1 diabetes involves no insulin production, while Type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance and often insufficient insulin production.
• Type 1 diabetes can be cured with diet and exercise.

What are the 3 Ps associated with high sugar levels in DKA?

• Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia

• Polycythemia, polyarthritis, polyneuritis

• Polymyalgia, polydactyly, polycystic

• Polydactyly, polycythemia, polyuria

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Ketones are produced in HHNS because insulin is present.

• True

• False