Herzing NU621 Unit 6 Quiz 6 (Advanced Pathophysiology)
Question 1
What is a risk factor of stroke that you CANNOT change?
Weight
High Blood Pressure
Age
Tobacco Use
Question 2
Besides the tests such as CT scans or MRI that are necessary for establishing the diagnosis of
ischemic stroke, which is the one test that may preclude the initiation of IV tPA, if IV tPA is
appropriate?
Blood glucose
CK-MB
CRP
Troponin
Question 3
The first critical decision point in the suspected stroke algorithm is?
Consideration of fibrinolytic therapy
General assessment and stabilization of the patient
Performance and assessment of a non-contrast CT to differentiate between hemorrhagic and
ischemic stroke
Review of risks and benefits of fibrinolytic therapy with patient and/or family
Question 4
Question 1
What is a risk factor of stroke that you CANNOT change?
Weight
High Blood Pressure
Age
Tobacco Use
Question 2
Besides the tests such as CT scans or MRI that are necessary for establishing the diagnosis of
ischemic stroke, which is the one test that may preclude the initiation of IV tPA, if IV tPA is
appropriate?
Blood glucose
CK-MB
CRP
Troponin
Question 3
The first critical decision point in the suspected stroke algorithm is?
Consideration of fibrinolytic therapy
General assessment and stabilization of the patient
Performance and assessment of a non-contrast CT to differentiate between hemorrhagic and
ischemic stroke
Review of risks and benefits of fibrinolytic therapy with patient and/or family
Question 4
