Test 2 - Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Sleep, GI (mostly complete) - NURS 375 - Gerontological Nursing - Lana Auzenne - Southeastern Louisiana University - Fall 2023

Ischemic cascade correct answer: Affects surrounding brain cells when blockage occurs in brain Each year, ______ have more strokes than ___, and stroke kills more ______ correct answer: men, women women Less likely for full recovery the longer it takes to recognize the stroke Time is brain Time is muscle with MI correct answer: Leading cause of disability correct answer: Stroke Which type of stroke is the most common? Most fatal? correct answer: Ischemic Hemorrhagic Warning signs of stroke correct answer: Weakness in the face - have them Smile Sudden severe headache Numbness/tingling on one side of body Loss of vision is usually bilateral Diplopia Difficulty walking, lack of coordination Dizziness Confusion Aphasia Receptive vs expressive aphasia correct answer: Difficulty understanding Unable to speak but can understand twice as likely to suffer a stroke correct answer: African Americans Asian Americans American Indians Alaskans Risk factor that is most modifiable to prevent stroke correct answer: Hypertension Modifiable Risk factors correct answer: Hypertension Smoking Alcohol Obesity Diabetes Mellitus High Cholesterol Sedentary Lifestyle Cardiovascular Disease High risk of stroke with correct answer: previous history of a stroke or mini-stroke Sudden discontinuation of antihypertensive meds