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