NSG 252 Test 2 (Complete And Verified Study material) (33pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Ischemic stroke: Answer Disruption of the blood supply caused by an obstruction, usually a thrombus or embolism, that causes infarction of brain tissue 2. Hemorrhagic stroke: Answer Caused by bleeding into the brain tissue, the ventricles, orthe subarachnoid space ICP increases caused by blood in subarachnoid space Higher mortality rate due to not much able to be done and due to it being a bleed Bleed is irritating to brain tissue and decreases metabolism- important to haveenergy and perfusion 3. Glasgow coma scale: Answer 15 points is highest score and is no sign of stroke 4 or below- call lifenet for organ donation Eyes (4), Verbal (5), Motor (6) 4. Non-modifiable risk factors: Answer Age >55 Male gender African Americans 5. Modifiable risk factors: Answer Number one area is prevention for stroke!!