Cerebrovascular System

A patient presents with symptoms suggesting a stroke. The FAST algorithm is used for rapid recognition. What does the 'A' in the FAST acronym represent?

What is the primary function of the cerebellum in the context of the cerebrovascular system?

What is the effective time window for administering tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to a patient with an ischemic stroke to reverse brain ischemia?

Which condition is a major cause of cardiogenic emboli that can lead to an ischemic stroke?

What is the term for the area of brain tissue immediately surrounding an infarction that is receiving marginal blood flow and is considered salvageable with reperfusion?

Which of the following laboratory results would make a patient ineligible for tPA treatment for an ischemic stroke?

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a transient ischemic attack (TIA) from a full ischemic stroke?

According to the text, a patient with an occlusion in the middle cerebral artery (MCA) is likely to present with which set of symptoms?

What is the primary purpose of performing an initial non-contrast head CT scan for a patient with acute stroke symptoms?

What is the term for a severe, sudden headache that peaks in intensity within seconds and is a hallmark symptom of a hemorrhagic stroke?

What is the primary physiological cause of a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

What is the primary role of the dura mater layer of the meninges?

What does a score of 15 on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) indicate?

What percentage of the population is estimated to have a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a common cause of cardiogenic strokes?

During an acute ischemic stroke, what is the rationale for allowing permissive hypertension?

What is the primary function of the circle of Willis?

A patient with a stroke has difficulty understanding spoken language. Which area of the brain is most likely affected?

A surgical procedure that involves inserting a catheter through a vessel to physically pull a clot out of a cerebral artery is known as what?

What is the primary safety concern a nurse must address for a patient suspected of having an acute stroke before allowing them to eat or drink?

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information, interpretation, and memory?

According to the American Heart Association guidelines mentioned for stroke care, what is the door-to-needle time goal for tPA administration?

Which of these non-modifiable risk factors for ischemic stroke is mentioned in Table 15.3?

What is the term for a type of ischemic stroke that occurs in the small arteries that branch off from larger vessels, often caused by hypertension or diabetes?

What is the most common modifiable risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke?

A patient is admitted for a stroke affecting the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). Which of the following symptoms would the nurse most likely expect to see?

Which of the following is an example of a surgical intervention for a hemorrhagic stroke caused by a ruptured aneurysm?

What is the primary purpose of the Hunt and Hess classification scale?

A patient experiences a deficit causing a loss of vision in the same halves of the visual field in each eye. What is the correct term for this condition?

A decompressive craniectomy is a surgical intervention primarily used to achieve what outcome in a patient with a hemorrhagic stroke?

What is the primary function of Cranial Nerve VII, the Facial nerve?

A stroke patient is experiencing paralysis and sensory changes affecting the foot and leg on the side of the body opposite to the stroke, along with cognitive impairment and a flat affect. An occlusion of which cerebral artery is the most likely cause?

What is the primary medication class used to manage an ischemic stroke after the acute phase to reduce the risk of subsequent strokes by preventing platelet aggregation?

A patient experiences a stroke that results in an inability to perform tasks or movements when asked, despite understanding the command and having the physical ability to move. What is this deficit called?

What is the primary reason for placing a patient on NPO (nothing by mouth) status immediately upon suspicion of a stroke?

According to the Joint Commission's 'Acute Stroke Ready' certification standards, a head CT scan should be initiated within how many minutes of a patient's arrival?

A patient experiences a stroke that results in quadriplegia and weakness of the mouth and throat, but they retain consciousness and eye movement. What is this rare condition called?

The administration of which intravenous medication is a nonsurgical intervention used to manage increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

A complication of ischemic stroke, particularly after tPA administration, where a hemorrhagic infarct occurs is known as what?

After an ischemic stroke, the systolic blood pressure goal for a patient who has received tPA is typically maintained below what range?

What is the function of Cranial Nerve XI, the Spinal Accessory nerve?

Which brain lobe is primarily responsible for personality, concentration, and executive function?

What is the gold standard diagnostic tool for determining whether a stroke is ischemic or hemorrhagic?

What does a finding of a 'spot sign' on a Computerized Tomography Angiography (CTA) indicate in a patient with a hemorrhagic stroke?

Which of the following interventions is part of managing a patient who has had a ventriculostomy placed for continuous ICP monitoring?

What is the primary cause of an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?

What is the most likely cause for a cryptogenic stroke?

What is the primary role of the trochlear nerve (Cranial Nerve IV)?

Dual antiplatelet therapy for an ischemic stroke typically involves the combination of aspirin and which other medication?