NSG 223 EXAM 4 (ACUTE
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS)
QUESTIONS AND THEIR COMPLETE
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the risk factors of cerebrovascular disorders
that are nonmodifiable?
Nonmodifiable:
-increased risk age 55+
-males
-african and hispanic descent
-sickle cell anemia
-lupus
-clotting disorders
-atrial fibrillation
-previous MI, Stroke, or TIA
What are the risk factors of cerebrovascular disorders
that are modifiable?
Modifiable:
-hypertension -primary risk factor
-dyslipidemia
-elevated cholesterol or elevated hematocrit
-obesity
-sedentary lifestyle
-smoking and drug and alcohol abuse
-diabetes
-sleep apnea
, -hormone replacement therapy
-oral contraceptives
A nurse is performing stroke screening for a group of
clients. Which client has the greatest risk?
a) 75- yr-old African American female who follows a
Mediterranean diet
b) 60- yr old African American male who weighs
310lbs
c) 52-yr-old Asian female who smokes
d) 40-yr-old white male who smokes and primarily eats
fast food
b) 60- yr old African American male who weighs 310lbs
What is hemiplegia?
-paralysis on one side of the body
What is hemiparesis?
-waekness on one side of the body
What is dysathria?
-difficulty speaking
What is expressive aphasia?
-inability to express oneself
What is receptive aphasia?
-inability to understand language
What is global aphasia?
-both receptive and expressive
What is apraxia?
-inability to perform previously learned action
What is hemianopsia?
-blindness in half of the visual field in one or both eyes
What is agnosia?
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS)
QUESTIONS AND THEIR COMPLETE
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the risk factors of cerebrovascular disorders
that are nonmodifiable?
Nonmodifiable:
-increased risk age 55+
-males
-african and hispanic descent
-sickle cell anemia
-lupus
-clotting disorders
-atrial fibrillation
-previous MI, Stroke, or TIA
What are the risk factors of cerebrovascular disorders
that are modifiable?
Modifiable:
-hypertension -primary risk factor
-dyslipidemia
-elevated cholesterol or elevated hematocrit
-obesity
-sedentary lifestyle
-smoking and drug and alcohol abuse
-diabetes
-sleep apnea
, -hormone replacement therapy
-oral contraceptives
A nurse is performing stroke screening for a group of
clients. Which client has the greatest risk?
a) 75- yr-old African American female who follows a
Mediterranean diet
b) 60- yr old African American male who weighs
310lbs
c) 52-yr-old Asian female who smokes
d) 40-yr-old white male who smokes and primarily eats
fast food
b) 60- yr old African American male who weighs 310lbs
What is hemiplegia?
-paralysis on one side of the body
What is hemiparesis?
-waekness on one side of the body
What is dysathria?
-difficulty speaking
What is expressive aphasia?
-inability to express oneself
What is receptive aphasia?
-inability to understand language
What is global aphasia?
-both receptive and expressive
What is apraxia?
-inability to perform previously learned action
What is hemianopsia?
-blindness in half of the visual field in one or both eyes
What is agnosia?
