Online Pretest for Chapter 12 - Neurologic Emergencies

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Online Pretest for Chapter 12 - Neurologic Emergencies

1: The part of the brain that controls breathing is the:

A: cerebrum.

B: brain stem.

C: cerebellum.

D: foramen magnum.

2: In the United States, stroke is considered the ____ leading cause of death.

A: first

B: second

C: third

D: fourth

3: When a person experiences stroke-like symptoms that go away after 24 hours, this episode is referred to as:

A: angina.

B: stroke.

C: TIA.

D: AMI.

4: Seizures that recur every few minutes are referred to as:

A: grand mal.

B: status epilepticus.

C: postictal state.

D: petit mal.

5: Stroke patients who do not have the ability to produce or understand speech probably have an injury to the:

A: left cerebral hemisphere.

B: right cerebral hemisphere.

C: brain stem.

D: none of the above

6: A common cause of altered mental status in which the patient may exhibit both stroke- and seizure-like signs and symptoms is:

A: hypoperfusion.

B: hypoglycemia.

C: hypercalcemia.

D: hyperglycemia.

7: A patient with a possible stroke should be transported:

A: on his or her back.

B: on the injured side.

C: on the uninjured side.

D: on his or her stomach.

8: In assessing a patient experiencing a seizure, it is important to check the patient for a possible airway obstruction because:

A: the patient might have swallowed his or her tongue.

B: the patient might be bleeding.

C: all seizure patients need to receive the Heimlich maneuver.

D: bystanders might have tried to put objects in the patient's mouth.

9: A common cause of altered level of consciousness that is easily reversible is:

A: hypoperfusion.

B: hyperglycemia.

C: hypoglycemia.

D: hypothermia.

10: When treating a child with febrile seizures, you should attempt to lower the child's temperature by:

A: immersing the child in an ice bath.

B: applying rubbing alcohol to the child's body.

C: removing the child's clothing and spraying the child with tepid water.

D: removing the child's clothing and spraying the child with cold water.

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