CVA Questions and answers
Define the term infarction Answer- An infarction is. alone of tissue that is deprived of its
blood supply
Explain the difference between the two types of stroke and ischemic infarction and a
hemorrhagic infarction Answer- Ischemic: Occlusion of a cerebral artery by either a
thrombus or emboli
Hemorrhagic: occurs from interrupted vessel integrity and bleeding occurs into the brain
tissue
Name 4 risk factors that contributed to Mrs. Kahn having a stroke Answer- - ethnicity,
advanced age, diabetes, hypertension, obesity
Which of these risk factors is the most significant for a stroke Answer- Hypertension
What 3 risk factors does Mrs. Kahn have that are non-modifiable Answer- - Age
- Ethnicity
- Recent MI
Name 5 clinical manifestations that can indicate a person is having a stroke. Answer-
Confusion/change in mental status
Difficulty Talking
Dizziness, or a loss of balance or coordination
Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden severe headache
Trouble speaking or understanding speech
Visual disturbances
Based on Mrs. Kahn's deficits, which hemisphere has been affected by her stroke?
Answer- Left
What is tPA and why is it given for a stroke? Answer- Clot buster drug--given to break
down clots and decrease the size of the stroke and improve overall functional outcome
Why was TPA not an appropriate treatment option for Mrs.Kahn Answer- Blood
pressure of 190/114
Time lapse of greater than 3-4.5 hours since the onset of her symptoms.
What does the acronym FAST stand for Answer- Facial drooping
Arm or leg problems
Speech problems
Time is brain call 911
Define the term infarction Answer- An infarction is. alone of tissue that is deprived of its
blood supply
Explain the difference between the two types of stroke and ischemic infarction and a
hemorrhagic infarction Answer- Ischemic: Occlusion of a cerebral artery by either a
thrombus or emboli
Hemorrhagic: occurs from interrupted vessel integrity and bleeding occurs into the brain
tissue
Name 4 risk factors that contributed to Mrs. Kahn having a stroke Answer- - ethnicity,
advanced age, diabetes, hypertension, obesity
Which of these risk factors is the most significant for a stroke Answer- Hypertension
What 3 risk factors does Mrs. Kahn have that are non-modifiable Answer- - Age
- Ethnicity
- Recent MI
Name 5 clinical manifestations that can indicate a person is having a stroke. Answer-
Confusion/change in mental status
Difficulty Talking
Dizziness, or a loss of balance or coordination
Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden severe headache
Trouble speaking or understanding speech
Visual disturbances
Based on Mrs. Kahn's deficits, which hemisphere has been affected by her stroke?
Answer- Left
What is tPA and why is it given for a stroke? Answer- Clot buster drug--given to break
down clots and decrease the size of the stroke and improve overall functional outcome
Why was TPA not an appropriate treatment option for Mrs.Kahn Answer- Blood
pressure of 190/114
Time lapse of greater than 3-4.5 hours since the onset of her symptoms.
What does the acronym FAST stand for Answer- Facial drooping
Arm or leg problems
Speech problems
Time is brain call 911
