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NSG 555 EXAM 2 NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN PRIMARY CARE
NEWEST PROCTORED LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are modifiable risk factors for stroke? - ANSWER-High
blood pressure, smoking, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus,
obesity, and physical inactivity.
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? - ANSWER-Acute
neurologic dysfunction lasting less than 24 hours without acute
infarction.
What symptoms may indicate symptomatic carotid stenosis (CS)?
- ANSWER-Transient ischemic attack, ischemic stroke, or subtle
neurologic deficits.
What is the relationship between diabetes and ischemic stroke
risk? - ANSWER-Diabetes is associated with a twofold to fivefold
increase in ischemic stroke risk.
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What is the significance of the circle of Willis in carotid stenosis? -
ANSWER-It can maintain adequate perfusion to the brain,
potentially masking symptoms of severe carotid stenosis.
How does smoking affect stroke risk? - ANSWER-Current
smokers have a stroke risk that is two to four times higher than
nonsmokers.
What condition increases the risk of stroke due to elevated
levels? - ANSWER-Hyperhomocysteinemia
What dietary intake has been associated with decreased stroke
rates? - ANSWER-Grain products enriched with folic acid
How does physical inactivity relate to stroke risk? - ANSWER-It is
a modifiable risk factor; individuals exercising four or more times
per week have a lower risk.
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What is the relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD)
and cardiovascular disease (CVD)? - ANSWER-CKD is an
independent risk factor for CVD.
What two factors are evaluated to assess kidney function? -
ANSWER-Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and
presence of proteinuria.
What should a physical examination for stroke risk include? -
ANSWER-A complete cardiovascular and neurologic examination.
What is carotid auscultation for bruit used to indicate? -
ANSWER-It is a marker for generalized atherosclerosis.
What imaging study can define the degree of stenosis in carotid
stenosis (CS)? - ANSWER-Catheter-based angiography.
What is the primary diagnostic tool for carotid stenosis? -
ANSWER-Duplex ultrasound.
NSG 555 EXAM 2 NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN PRIMARY CARE
NEWEST PROCTORED LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are modifiable risk factors for stroke? - ANSWER-High
blood pressure, smoking, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus,
obesity, and physical inactivity.
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? - ANSWER-Acute
neurologic dysfunction lasting less than 24 hours without acute
infarction.
What symptoms may indicate symptomatic carotid stenosis (CS)?
- ANSWER-Transient ischemic attack, ischemic stroke, or subtle
neurologic deficits.
What is the relationship between diabetes and ischemic stroke
risk? - ANSWER-Diabetes is associated with a twofold to fivefold
increase in ischemic stroke risk.
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What is the significance of the circle of Willis in carotid stenosis? -
ANSWER-It can maintain adequate perfusion to the brain,
potentially masking symptoms of severe carotid stenosis.
How does smoking affect stroke risk? - ANSWER-Current
smokers have a stroke risk that is two to four times higher than
nonsmokers.
What condition increases the risk of stroke due to elevated
levels? - ANSWER-Hyperhomocysteinemia
What dietary intake has been associated with decreased stroke
rates? - ANSWER-Grain products enriched with folic acid
How does physical inactivity relate to stroke risk? - ANSWER-It is
a modifiable risk factor; individuals exercising four or more times
per week have a lower risk.
, 3|Page
What is the relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD)
and cardiovascular disease (CVD)? - ANSWER-CKD is an
independent risk factor for CVD.
What two factors are evaluated to assess kidney function? -
ANSWER-Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and
presence of proteinuria.
What should a physical examination for stroke risk include? -
ANSWER-A complete cardiovascular and neurologic examination.
What is carotid auscultation for bruit used to indicate? -
ANSWER-It is a marker for generalized atherosclerosis.
What imaging study can define the degree of stenosis in carotid
stenosis (CS)? - ANSWER-Catheter-based angiography.
What is the primary diagnostic tool for carotid stenosis? -
ANSWER-Duplex ultrasound.
