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WorksheetsExplore CNS Disorders
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Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following brain dysfunctions is also known as a stroke?
meningitis
Alzheimer's
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
multiple sclerosis
An ischaemic stroke that is caused by is a blockage of the arteries due to atherosclerosis is classified as (a) .
An ischaemic stroke that is caused by is a blockage of the arteries due to a clot that has travelled through the circulation is classified as (a) .
What is often the most common cause of a haemorrhagic stroke?
The term to describe paralysis to one side of the body is _________.
dysphagia
hemiplegia
dysarthria
aphasia
This is an abnormal neurologic condition in which language function is defective or absent because of an injury to certain areas of the cerebral cortex.
dysphagia
hemiplegia
dysarthria
aphasia
This term is defined as a difficulty in swallowing.
dysphagia
hemiplegia
dysarthria
aphasia
This term is defined as difficult, poorly articulated speech resulting from interference in the control over the muscles of speech.
dysphagia
hemiplegia
dysarthria
aphasia
A person presents with left side facial droop and slurred speech and you suspect a stroke. What diagnostics would you expect to be attending stat?
pathology
CT scan
MRI
lumbar puncture
Nursing care of the person with a new stroke involves closely monitoring neurologic status. Which of the following would you include in your assessment? (choose all that apply)
GCS
LOC
pupillary responses
vital signs
extremity movement and strength
A sudden onset of severe headache, irritability and stiffness of the neck are signs of (a) .
Rapid diagnosis and treatment are crucial in caring for patients with bacterial meningitis. What medication classification is administered after cultures have been attended?
(a)
Spinal cord injury at this level is usually fatal and movement remaining is in the neck and above.
C1-C3
C4-C7
T1-T6
T6-T12
Spinal cord injury at this level results in paraplegia and there is varying control of legs and pelvis and instability of lower back.
T1-T6
T7-T12
L1-L2
L3-L4
Recognition of complications of spinal cord injury (SCI) is important and monitoring for this common complication presents as increased reflex actions.
(a)
Which of the following are involved in the emergency care for autonomic dysreflexia or hyperreflexia? (Choose all that apply.)
place patient in a lying position
check patency of urinary catheter for kinking
check rectum for impaction
