Question 1

Acceleration-deceleration movements of the head often result in polar injuries in which

Accepted Answer

A)   injury is localized to the site of initial impact.
B)   widespread neuronal damage is incurred.
C)   bleeding from venules fills the subdural space.
D)   focal injuries occur in two places at opposite poles.

Question 2

Which group of clinical findings indicates the poorest neurologic functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spontaneous eye opening, movement to command, oriented to self only
B)   Eyes open to light touch on shoulder, pupils briskly reactive to light bilaterally
C)   Assumes decorticate posture with light touch, no verbal response
D)   No eye opening, responds to painful stimulus by withdrawing

Question 3

________ edema occurs when ischemic tissue swells because of cellular energy failure.

Accepted Answer

A)   Interstitial
B)   Osmotic
C)   Vasogenic
D)   Cytotoxic

Question 4

________ occurs when a brainstem impaired patient exhibits a persistent rhythmic or jerky movement in one or both eyes.

Accepted Answer

A)   Nystagmus
B)   Dysconjugate movement
C)   Ocular palsy
D)   Doll's eye

Question 5

Rupture of a cerebral aneurysm should be suspected if the patient reports

Accepted Answer

A)   ringing in the ears.
B)   transient episodes of numbness.
C)   transient episodes of vertigo.
D)   sudden, severe headache.

Question 6

The most important determinant for prescribing therapy for acute stroke is

Accepted Answer

A)   location of ischemia.
B)   thrombotic versus embolic cause.
C)   ischemic versus hemorrhagic cause.
D)   age of the patient.

Question 7

The most important preventative measure for hemorrhagic stroke is

Accepted Answer

A)   anticoagulation.
B)   blood pressure control.
C)   thrombolytics.
D)   management of dysrhythmias.

Question 8

The stroke etiology with the highest morbidity and mortality is

Accepted Answer

A)   intracranial hemorrhage.
B)   intracranial thrombosis.
C)   intracranial embolization.
D)   cardiac arrest.

Exam 44: Acute Disorders of Brain Function

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The stroke etiology with the highest morbidity and mortality is

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________ edema occurs when ischemic tissue swells because of cellular energy failure.

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The most important determinant for prescribing therapy for acute stroke is

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The most important preventative measure for hemorrhagic stroke is

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Rupture of a cerebral aneurysm should be suspected if the patient reports

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________ occurs when a brainstem impaired patient exhibits a persistent rhythmic or jerky movement in one or both eyes.

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Which group of clinical findings indicates the poorest neurologic functioning?

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The stroke etiology with the highest morbidity and mortality is

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________ edema occurs when ischemic tissue swells because of cellular energy failure.

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The most important determinant for prescribing therapy for acute stroke is

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The most important preventative measure for hemorrhagic stroke is

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Rupture of a cerebral aneurysm should be suspected if the patient reports

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________ occurs when a brainstem impaired patient exhibits a persistent rhythmic or jerky movement in one or both eyes.

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