Question 1

Which is NOT recommended for the treatment of a patient suspected of experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide basic life support as required.
B)   Monitor vital signs.
C)   Administer a thrombolytic agent.
D)   Administer oxygen.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

A patient experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) will usually show signs of paralysis on both sides of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Unlike most classes of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) , headache, nausea, and vomiting are usually NOT present with a cerebral ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   embolism
B)   infarction
C)   hemorrhage
D)   thrombosisE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

A cerebral ____ occurs when an artery ruptures and fills the cranium with blood, resulting in increased pressure within the cranium.

Accepted Answer

A)   embolism
B)   infarction
C)   hemorrhage
D)   thrombosisE) All of the above
F) B) and C) C

Question 5

Cerebral ____ occurs when there is an obstruction of a cerebral artery caused by the local formation of a clot within that artery.

Accepted Answer

A)   embolism
B)   infarction
C)   hemorrhage
D)   thrombosisE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

What is usually the first sign or symptom of a cerebral embolism?

Accepted Answer

A)   paralysis
B)   difficulty breathing
C)   mild headache
D)   slurred speechE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) does not usually create an emergency situation in the dental office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which is generally NOT a sign or symptom of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   headache
B)   confusion
C)   slurred speech
D)   spastic movementsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

What is a common cause of a cerebral hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

A)   venous blood clot
B)   arterial blood clot
C)   ruptured aneurysm
D)   atherosclerosisE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

A cerebral ____ results from the disruption of arterial blood supplied from the heart to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)   embolism
B)   infarction
C)   hemorrhage
D)   thrombosisE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

If a cerebrovascular accident is suspected, how should the dental team position the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   With their feet slightly elevated.
B)   With their head slightly elevated
C)   On their side
D)   Flat on their backE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which type of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)  is characterized by a wandering clot that may become lodged in a cerebral artery?

Accepted Answer

A)   embolism
B)   infarction
C)   hemorrhage
D)   thrombosisE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which medical condition indicates that a patient is experiencing a severe cerebrovascular accident (CVA) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   difficulty breathing
B)   paralysis
C)   convulsions
D)   unconsciousnessE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Unequal pupil size indicates that a patient may be experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The mnemonic FAST stands for: ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   F acts, A ct, S peed, T hink
B)   Face, Arm, Speech, Time
C)   Facts, Act, Speech, Time
D)   Face, Arm, Speed, ThinkE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 16

A cerebral thrombosis most often occurs in an awake patient and causes an excruciating headache.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 17

Many people who experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA)  report feeling ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   "pins-and-needles"
B)   "shooting pain"
C)   "hot flashes"
D)   "dull aches"E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA)  is also known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a stroke
B)   dementia
C)   paralysis
D)   paresisE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

What type of cerebral vascular accident (CVA)  would a dental team most likely encounter?

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebral embolism
B)   cerebral infarction
C)   cerebral hemorrhage
D)   cerebral thrombosisE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

It is imperative that the dental staff understand the cause of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) so that they can provide the most appropriate emergency care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Cerebrovascular Accident CVA

Which is NOT recommended for the treatment of a patient suspected of experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) ?

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A patient experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) will usually show signs of paralysis on both sides of the body.

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Unlike most classes of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) , headache, nausea, and vomiting are usually NOT present with a cerebral ____.

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A cerebral ____ occurs when an artery ruptures and fills the cranium with blood, resulting in increased pressure within the cranium.

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Cerebral ____ occurs when there is an obstruction of a cerebral artery caused by the local formation of a clot within that artery.

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What is usually the first sign or symptom of a cerebral embolism?

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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) does not usually create an emergency situation in the dental office.

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Which is generally NOT a sign or symptom of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) ?

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What is a common cause of a cerebral hemorrhage?

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A cerebral ____ results from the disruption of arterial blood supplied from the heart to the brain.

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If a cerebrovascular accident is suspected, how should the dental team position the patient?

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Which type of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is characterized by a wandering clot that may become lodged in a cerebral artery?

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Which medical condition indicates that a patient is experiencing a severe cerebrovascular accident (CVA) ?

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Unequal pupil size indicates that a patient may be experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).

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The mnemonic FAST stands for: ____.

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A cerebral thrombosis most often occurs in an awake patient and causes an excruciating headache.

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Many people who experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) report feeling ____.

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A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is also known as ____.

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What type of cerebral vascular accident (CVA) would a dental team most likely encounter?

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It is imperative that the dental staff understand the cause of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) so that they can provide the most appropriate emergency care.

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