Nursing Care and Assessment of Stroke Patients Quiz

Test your knowledge on stroke nursing care with questions about assessments, interventions, and complications. Explore stroke management strategies.

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Which of the following is a common risk factor for stroke?

High cholesterol

Regular exercise

Adequate hydration

Low blood pressure

Which type of stroke is typically caused by a blood clot obstructing a blood vessel in the brain?

Ischemic stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke

Transient ischemic attack

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with a stroke?

Sudden confusion or trouble speaking

Severe headache with no known cause

Gradual loss of vision in one eye

Weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg

Which type of stroke occurs due to the rupture of blood vessels in the brain?

Ischemic stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke

Transient ischemic attack

Embolic stroke

Which of the following is a common manifestation of dysphagia in stroke patients?

Increased appetite

Difficulty swallowing liquids

Excessive salivation

Improved speech clarity

Which assessment tool is commonly used to assess stroke severity?

Glasgow Coma Scale

Visual Analog Scale

Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Ramsay Sedation Scale

What is the primary goal of acute nursing care for a stroke patient?

Pain management

Preventing complications

Promoting mobility

Nutritional support

What is the recommended position for a stroke patient to prevent complications such as pressure ulcers?

Prone position

Supine position

Semi-Fowler's position

Trendelenburg position

Which medication is commonly administered to ischemic stroke patients within the first few hours of symptom onset to dissolve blood clots?

Warfarin

Aspirin

Alteplase (tPA)

Clopidogrel

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What is the acronym FAST used for in stroke assessment?

Fainting, Alertness, Speech, Time

Face, Arm, Speech, Time

Fatigue, Asthma, Sleep, Temperature

Fever, Abdomen, Sensation, Tinnitus

#11

Which of the following imaging techniques is typically used to diagnose a stroke?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Computed Tomography (CT) scan

X-ray

Ultrasound

#12

Which nursing intervention is essential for preventing aspiration in a stroke patient with dysphagia?

Encouraging rapid eating

Positioning patient upright during meals

Administering thickened liquids

Avoiding oral hygiene measures

#13

What is a common long-term complication of stroke that nurses should monitor for?

Hypotension

Osteoporosis

Urinary retention

Hyperthyroidism

#14

What is the purpose of using the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) in assessing stroke patients?

To assess level of consciousness

To evaluate motor function

To determine cranial nerve deficits

To measure functional independence

#15

Which nursing intervention is crucial for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in stroke patients?

Encouraging frequent ambulation

Limiting fluid intake

Administering antipsychotic medications

Applying heat packs to affected areas

#16

What is the primary purpose of the RACE acronym in fire safety?

Rescue, Alert, Contain, Evacuate

Reassure, Assess, Comfort, Evacuate

Remove, Alert, Cover, Extinguish

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish

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Which nursing intervention is essential in preventing aspiration pneumonia in stroke patients with dysphagia?

Assisting with oral care after meals

Encouraging small, frequent meals

Administering sedatives before meals

Placing the patient in a Trendelenburg position during meals