Quiz Topic: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA).
Quiz Questions: 30
Quiz Duration: 30 minutes
1.
Why is TIA often referred to as "brain angina"?
2.
Which artery is responsible for supplying blood to the cerebellum?
3.
Lacunar infarcts are more frequently observed in which specific regions of the brain?
4.
Cardioembolic strokes are a subtype of embolic strokes and are primarily associated with:
5.
The Circle of Willis is a circulatory anastomosis that primarily involves which arteries?
6.
Smoking is a significant modifiable risk factor for stroke because it:
7.
A stroke is often categorized into different types based on the duration of symptoms. Which type is characterized by symptoms lasting more than 24 hours?
8.
What is the Ischemic Penumbra in the context of stroke?
9.
The term "ischemic stroke" is most closely associated with which type of arterial problem?
10.
Cryptogenic strokes are those in which the cause cannot be determined despite extensive investigation. What percentage of ischemic strokes are estimated to be cryptogenic?
11.
The most frequently affected large vessel in thrombotic strokes is the:
12.
Which type of ischemic stroke occurs due to a sudden blockage of blood flow to a specific area of the brain, often caused by a blood clot or embolism?
13.
The term "lacunar" in lacunar infarcts refers to:
14.
Which of the following risk factors is strongly linked to the development of hemorrhagic strokes?
15.
A common cause of large vessel thrombotic strokes is:
16.
In cardiogenic embolic strokes, blood clots often originate from the:
17.
Which cerebral artery is most commonly affected in embolic strokes?
18.
The term "amaurosis fugax" is often associated with large vessel thrombosis and refers to:
19.
In ischemic strokes, the term "embolism" refers to:
20.
Gender is considered a nonmodifiable risk factor for stroke, with men generally having a higher risk. However, women have an increased risk during:
21.
The main dietary factor associated with an increased risk of stroke is:
22.
Thrombotic strokes are commonly associated with:
23.
The term "TIA" is often associated with large vessel thrombotic strokes. What does TIA stand for?
24.
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for stroke?
25.
Ethnicity plays a role in stroke risk, with higher rates observed in certain populations. Which ethnic group has a higher susceptibility to stroke in the United States?
26.
Which of the following arteries is part of the posterior circulation of the brain?
27.
Common risk factors for lacunar infarcts include:
28.
Which term is commonly used to describe TIA due to its transient nature and similarity to a stroke?
29.
Lacunar infarcts are typically associated with occlusion or damage to:
30.
The basilar artery is formed by the union of which two arteries?