HEMISPHERE 3.0 LEVEL 6 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT
What clinical syndrome occurring after cerebral hemorrhage may be managed by induction of
hypertension? - (ANSWER)delayed cerebral ischemia
What condition might occur after an acute neurological injury and result in patient experiencing rapid-
onset dyspnea? - (ANSWER)Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema
What is an indication for external ventricular drain insertion? - (ANSWER)Acute symptomatic
hydrocephalus
What is considered a main benefit of endovascular coiling? - (ANSWER)less invasive, lower risk
What is an important consideration addressed in an external ventricular drain care bundle? -
(ANSWER)Administration of antibiotic dose before insertion
What is the target for intracranial pressure with hemorrhagic stroke? - (ANSWER)less than 20
Which hemorrhagic stroke procedure allows for intracranial pressure monitoring? -
(ANSWER)Ventricular drain insertion
What assessment must be completed and documented as part of the initial evaluation of hemorrhagic
stroke patients? - (ANSWER)baseline Severity Score
When intracranial pressure is elevated and your patient experiences neurological decline, what
intervention may be necessary to preserve cerebral blood flow? - (ANSWER)osmotic therapy
For hemorrhagic stroke patients, what measure may be required to reduce hematoma expansion? -
(ANSWER)anticoagulant reversal
What technique is used along with a neuro exam to diagnose cerebral vasospasm? - (ANSWER)trans
cranial Doppler Ultrasound
What clinical syndrome occurring after cerebral hemorrhage may be managed by induction of
hypertension? - (ANSWER)delayed cerebral ischemia
What condition might occur after an acute neurological injury and result in patient experiencing rapid-
onset dyspnea? - (ANSWER)Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema
What is an indication for external ventricular drain insertion? - (ANSWER)Acute symptomatic
hydrocephalus
What is considered a main benefit of endovascular coiling? - (ANSWER)less invasive, lower risk
What is an important consideration addressed in an external ventricular drain care bundle? -
(ANSWER)Administration of antibiotic dose before insertion
What is the target for intracranial pressure with hemorrhagic stroke? - (ANSWER)less than 20
Which hemorrhagic stroke procedure allows for intracranial pressure monitoring? -
(ANSWER)Ventricular drain insertion
What assessment must be completed and documented as part of the initial evaluation of hemorrhagic
stroke patients? - (ANSWER)baseline Severity Score
When intracranial pressure is elevated and your patient experiences neurological decline, what
intervention may be necessary to preserve cerebral blood flow? - (ANSWER)osmotic therapy
For hemorrhagic stroke patients, what measure may be required to reduce hematoma expansion? -
(ANSWER)anticoagulant reversal
What technique is used along with a neuro exam to diagnose cerebral vasospasm? - (ANSWER)trans
cranial Doppler Ultrasound
