EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Providers: Strokes
Exam Questions and 100% Correct Answers Best Predictive Exams
2024/2025 LATEST VERSION FREE PDF DOWNLOAD
They can be mild or severe.
Which of the following is They can be from a variety of causes.
true regarding neurological
Symptoms may or may not be
emergencies? Select all that
easily identifiable . They can be
apply.
fatal.
Also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). A
stroke occurs when blood flow to or within the brain is
Strokes
completely obstructed or reduced by a clot or
rupture. A
stroke results in the death of the brain tissue; physical
signs typically occur indicating a lack of oxygenation
and nutrients to the affected area of the brain.
Results from the temporary restriction of blood flow in the brain.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Symptoms similar to a stroke, however, they resolve
within minutes to hours. Also known as a mini-
stroke and is often a precursor to a stroke.
Risk factors for strokes include various medical
conditions, preventable behaviors, patient
Risk Factors demographic, and genetics. Two of the biggest
factors that increase the
likelihood of a stroke are advanced age and race. Non-
Hispanic Caucasian and Asian patients are at the lowest
risk for stroke. African Americans are TWICE as likely to
suffer from a stroke.
,3/21/25, 11:52 AM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Providers: Strokes
Race (African Americans have the
highest risk) Advanced age (over
the age of 65)
Sex (more common in women
than men) High blood
pressure
Smoking
Additional risk factors for Obesity
strokes include:
Diabetes
Heart conditions (coronary artery disease, heart valve
defects, atrial fibrillation) Previous stroke or TIA
Recent surgery
Genetics and
family history
High cholesterol
Alcohol or substance
abuse Medication
noncompliance
Certain medication (such as oral contraceptives)
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, 3/21/25, 11:52 AM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Providers: Strokes
The most common type of stroke, occurs when there is a clot in
the brain or
Ischemic (occlusive) stroke brainstem. An occlusive stroke can also be referred
to as a thrombotic or embolic stroke; thrombotic
strokes originate within the brain, whereas embolic
strokes occur when a clot travels from somewhere in
the body (most often the heart) to the brain.
Hemorrhagic stroke Is a stroke secondary to the rupture of a blood vessel.
Supply blood to the majority of the anterior cerebrum.
A stroke in these arteries leads to frontal lobe
Internal carotids
impairment (speech, vision, sensation changes).
Symptoms commonly associated with stroke will
present on the side opposite of the side of occlusion,
including one-sided weakness or paralysis.
External carotids Supply blood to face and scalp.
Join to form the basilar artery and are sometimes known as the
vertebrobasilar
Right and left vertebral arteries. These arteries supply the brain stem, part of
arteries the cerebellum and cerebrum. A stroke in these
arteries leads to major complications including
paralysis, loss of consciousness, and blindness. A high
rate of death is associated with a stroke in these
arteries.
A major structure in cerebral blood flow. It is formed by the
carotid and vertebral
The Circle of Willis arteries and gives rise to the three main cerebral
arteries: the anterior cerebral artery (ACA), the middle
cerebral artery (MCA), and the posterior cerebral
artery (PCA).
The MCA is the artery most commonly involved in strokes.
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Exam Questions and 100% Correct Answers Best Predictive Exams
2024/2025 LATEST VERSION FREE PDF DOWNLOAD
They can be mild or severe.
Which of the following is They can be from a variety of causes.
true regarding neurological
Symptoms may or may not be
emergencies? Select all that
easily identifiable . They can be
apply.
fatal.
Also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). A
stroke occurs when blood flow to or within the brain is
Strokes
completely obstructed or reduced by a clot or
rupture. A
stroke results in the death of the brain tissue; physical
signs typically occur indicating a lack of oxygenation
and nutrients to the affected area of the brain.
Results from the temporary restriction of blood flow in the brain.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Symptoms similar to a stroke, however, they resolve
within minutes to hours. Also known as a mini-
stroke and is often a precursor to a stroke.
Risk factors for strokes include various medical
conditions, preventable behaviors, patient
Risk Factors demographic, and genetics. Two of the biggest
factors that increase the
likelihood of a stroke are advanced age and race. Non-
Hispanic Caucasian and Asian patients are at the lowest
risk for stroke. African Americans are TWICE as likely to
suffer from a stroke.
,3/21/25, 11:52 AM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Providers: Strokes
Race (African Americans have the
highest risk) Advanced age (over
the age of 65)
Sex (more common in women
than men) High blood
pressure
Smoking
Additional risk factors for Obesity
strokes include:
Diabetes
Heart conditions (coronary artery disease, heart valve
defects, atrial fibrillation) Previous stroke or TIA
Recent surgery
Genetics and
family history
High cholesterol
Alcohol or substance
abuse Medication
noncompliance
Certain medication (such as oral contraceptives)
h 2/1
8
, 3/21/25, 11:52 AM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Providers: Strokes
The most common type of stroke, occurs when there is a clot in
the brain or
Ischemic (occlusive) stroke brainstem. An occlusive stroke can also be referred
to as a thrombotic or embolic stroke; thrombotic
strokes originate within the brain, whereas embolic
strokes occur when a clot travels from somewhere in
the body (most often the heart) to the brain.
Hemorrhagic stroke Is a stroke secondary to the rupture of a blood vessel.
Supply blood to the majority of the anterior cerebrum.
A stroke in these arteries leads to frontal lobe
Internal carotids
impairment (speech, vision, sensation changes).
Symptoms commonly associated with stroke will
present on the side opposite of the side of occlusion,
including one-sided weakness or paralysis.
External carotids Supply blood to face and scalp.
Join to form the basilar artery and are sometimes known as the
vertebrobasilar
Right and left vertebral arteries. These arteries supply the brain stem, part of
arteries the cerebellum and cerebrum. A stroke in these
arteries leads to major complications including
paralysis, loss of consciousness, and blindness. A high
rate of death is associated with a stroke in these
arteries.
A major structure in cerebral blood flow. It is formed by the
carotid and vertebral
The Circle of Willis arteries and gives rise to the three main cerebral
arteries: the anterior cerebral artery (ACA), the middle
cerebral artery (MCA), and the posterior cerebral
artery (PCA).
The MCA is the artery most commonly involved in strokes.
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