Free CSRS Stroke Pathophysiology & Patient Assessment Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary cause of ischemic stroke?

Accepted Answer

A blood clot blocking a brain artery

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Bleeding in the brain.

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Infection of brain tissue.

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Tumor growth in the brain.

Question 2

Which part of the brain is commonly affected by a middle cerebral artery stroke?

Accepted Answer

Frontal and parietal lobes

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Occipital lobe.

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Temporal lobe.

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Cerebellum.

Question 3

What is a key early sign of stroke during patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

Sudden weakness on one side of the body

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Gradual headache over days.

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Fever and chills.

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Chronic dizziness.

Question 4

Which assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate stroke severity?

Accepted Answer

NIH Stroke Scale

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Glasgow Coma Scale.

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Barthel Index.

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Mini-Mental State Exam.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a CT scan in acute stroke assessment?

Accepted Answer

Detect ischemic versus hemorrhagic stroke

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Detect brain tumors.

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Evaluate cognitive function.

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Measure blood pressure.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure

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Age.

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Gender.

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Family history.

Question 7

What does the FAST acronym stand for in stroke recognition?

Accepted Answer

Face, Arm, Speech, Time

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Feet, Alertness, Speech, Timing

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Face, Alertness, Sensation, Timing

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Feet, Arm, Speech, Time

Question 8

Which treatment is typically used for acute ischemic stroke within the therapeutic window?

Accepted Answer

Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)

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Antibiotics.

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Anticoagulants only after 48 hours.

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Surgery for all stroke types.

Question 9

Which symptom is typical in a hemorrhagic stroke compared to ischemic stroke?

Accepted Answer

Sudden severe headache

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Gradual numbness.

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Slow onset of weakness.

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Chronic dizziness.