Question 1

The stroke etiology with the highest morbidity and mortality is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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. 
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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 
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 5

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

Question 6

The most important preventative measure for hemorrhagic stroke is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Exam 44: Acute Disorders of Brain Function

The stroke etiology with the highest morbidity and mortality is

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

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

Which group of clinical findings indicates the poorest neurologic functioning?

The most important determinant for prescribing therapy for acute stroke is

The most important preventative measure for hemorrhagic stroke is

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

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

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and AIDS

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

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