Match the characteristics with the type of stroke. Each characteristic is only used one time.

• Hypertension primary Cause

• Symptoms progress over time

• Rapid progression of symptoms

• Most common type

• Symptoms resolve

• Associated with high risk of stroke

• Atrial fibrillation primary cause

Type of stroke

a.Transient Ischemic Attack b.Hemorrhagic Stroke c.Ischemic Stroke

A nurse is caring for a client who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect?

You are monitoring the vital signs of an 74yrold man who was admitted for a head injury after he tripped and fell at home. He takes anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation. On arrival his vital signs were stable at BP 150/86, pulse 84, respirations 14/min, but his family reported that he was more restless than usual. He lives alone after his wife passed away. 2 hours after admission, his vital

signs are now BP 166/74, pulse 54, respirations 11/min. He is now quiet and appears sleepy. He is on 2L nasal cannula and has been placed on neutropenic precautions.

A student nurse is asked by the preceptor to identify which of the assigned clients is at the highest risk for stroke. Which of the clients below, when selected by the student nurse, indicate an understanding of the highest risk factor for stroke?

A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious following a cerebral hemorrhage. Which of the following nursing interventions is of highest priority?

An 84year old client is brought to the emergency department with reports that his mental status has slowly been declining. He fell 2 weeks ago but did not seek medical attention. Based on this information, what does the nurse suspect the client's diagnosis will be?

A nurse is performing a neurological assessment for a client with head trauma. Which of the following assessments will give the nurse information about the function of cranial nerve II?

A student nurse is caring for a client with acute hemorrhagic stroke who was admitted 1 day ago. Which is the priority assessment finding for the student to report to the primary nurse?

A 70year old client diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke was admitted 1 day ago. His

medical history includes hypertension, osteoarthritis, and type 2 diabetes. He has right sided

paralysis, garbled speech, and a weak cough reflex. This morning he is restless. Vital signs are Blood Pressure 160/80, pulse 110, respirations 24, oxygen saturation 90% Which of the following Interventions will the nurse take to avoid complications? Select all that apply

Select All that Apply)

A nurse is assessing a client who has a score of 6 on the Glasgow Coma Scale. The nurse should expect which of the following outcomes based on this score?

A nurse is monitoring the vitals of a client who has a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following indicate that the client is in stage 3 of increased Intracranial pressure? Select all that apply
(Select All that Apply.)