Wrong questions 18

Question 1

a patient with aphasia is…

Answer 1

unable to produce/understand speech

Question 2

febrile seizures:

Answer 2

are usually benign but should be evaluated

Question 3

muscle control and body coordination are controlled by the

Answer 3

cerebellum

Question 4

status epilepticus is characterized by

Answer 4

prolonged seizures without a return of consciousness

Question 5

automated basic functions of body are controlled by the

Answer 5

brain stem

Question 6

when caring for someone w/ hypoglycemia, be most alert for…

Answer 6

a seizure

Question 7

successful treatment of a stroke depends on whether…

Answer 7

thrombolytic therapy is given within 3 hours of symptoms beginning

Question 8

key difference between stroke and hypoglycemia

Answer 8

hypoglycemia has an altered mental status or decreased level of consciousness

Question 9

which of the following medications would indicate history of seizures

Answer 9

Levetiracetam (keppra)

Question 10

a patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is experiencing

Answer 10

dysarthria

Question 11

an area of swelling or enlargement in a weakened arterial wall is

Answer 11

an aneurysm

Question 12

what is least likely to mimic stroke

Answer 12

hypovolemia

Question 13

what most accurately describes foncal-onset aware seizure

Answer 13

a seizure that begins in one extremity

Question 14

who would most likely demonstrate typical signs of infection such as fever

Answer 14

a 17 y/o with anxiety