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1 What are the common cause(s) of stroke? please select all that apply
2 All stroke patients will present with slurred speech, visual loss and inability to move or feel on one side.
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3 The patient's NIHSS score is 3, this indicates symptoms are:
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4 Ataxia is:
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5 The motor function strip is primarily perfused by the:
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6 The patient presents with sudden onset of trouble adding numbers. Could this be a stroke?
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7 A highly critical blood level value that is essential to know during the assessment and care of a stroke victim is a :
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8 Of the following statements, which phrase is most critical to ensure safe administration of TPA for Stroke?
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9 The CT scan in a Stroke patient eligible for TPA will be "normal"
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10 The patient presents with sudden onset of impulsiveness, clumsiness and inability to concentrate. Could this be a stroke and if so which vessel is likely involved?
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11 The patient c/o sudden onset of blurred vision/trouble seeing from the right eye. Should this be a Stroke Code?
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12 A patient who weights 120kg needs TPA for a stroke. What is the correct dosing?
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13 The patient above has a large vessel occlusion and symptoms are not clearing with the TPA. Are there other options for treatment? (please select all that apply)
14 American Stroke and Heart Guidelines recommend the maximum time from start of symptoms to initiation of intravenous TPA is:
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15 Which of the following are risks when administering TPA? (select all that apply)
16 The family of a stoke patient is insisting the patient needs a drink of water. What should the nurse do?