#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of a stroke?
Chest pain
Severe headache
Shortness of breath
Joint pain
#2
In the context of neurological emergencies, what does the acronym CVA stand for?
Cerebral Vascular Accident
Central Venous Access
Cervical Vertebrae Assessment
Cardiovascular Anomaly
#3
What is the gold standard diagnostic test for evaluating an acute stroke?
Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the head
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain
Lumbar puncture
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
#4
In the context of neurological emergencies, what does the acronym FAST stand for?
First Aid for Stroke Treatment
Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call emergency services
Fast Assessment of Neurological Trauma
Focused Action for Seizure Treatment
#5
Which neurologic emergency is characterized by sudden, severe, and sharp pain, often described as the 'worst headache of my life'?
Migraine
Cluster headache
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Tension headache
#6
What nursing priority is crucial for managing a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Ensuring frequent position changes
Maintaining a calm and quiet environment
Elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees
Encouraging coughing and deep breathing exercises
#7
Which is an early sign of Guillain-Barré syndrome that nurses should monitor for?
Hypertension
Weakness starting in the lower extremities and ascending
Decreased level of consciousness
Urinary retention
#8
What is the first line treatment for status epilepticus?
Oral anticonvulsants
IV benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam or diazepam
Corticosteroids
Therapeutic hypothermia
#9
What is the recommended position for a patient with an acute ischemic stroke to promote optimal cerebral perfusion?
Prone position
Supine position with the head flat
Left lateral position
Trendelenburg position
#10
What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing a seizure?
Administering pain medication
Restraining the patient's movements
Protecting the patient from injury and maintaining airway clearance
Providing loud auditory stimuli
#11
Which medication is commonly administered to a patient with ischemic stroke within the first few hours to improve blood flow?
Warfarin
Alteplase (tPA)
Lorazepam
Digoxin
#12
In cases of suspected bacterial meningitis, what is the priority nursing action?
Administering prescribed antibiotics immediately after obtaining blood cultures
Waiting for lumbar puncture results before starting antibiotics
Providing symptomatic relief through analgesics
Increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration
#13
For a patient with myasthenia gravis experiencing a myasthenic crisis, what is the priority intervention?
Providing ventilatory support if needed
Encouraging increased intake of fatty foods
Administering IV fluids rapidly
Applying heat to skeletal muscles
#14
Which of the following is a key sign of herniation in a patient with a traumatic brain injury?
Bradycardia with hypertension
Rapid, shallow breathing
Sudden increase in alertness
Decreased pupil size
#15
For a patient experiencing an acute hemorrhagic stroke, what is the primary goal of nursing care?
Lowering blood pressure aggressively
Maintaining cerebral perfusion pressure
Preventing rebleeding and minimizing secondary injury
Rapid administration of anticoagulants