Question

1. headaches caused by muscle contractions in the head and neck are typically associated with: a. sinus headaches b. migraine headaches c. compression headaches d. tension headaches 21. the following conditions may simulate a stroke except: a. hyperglycemia b. a postictal state c. hypoglycemia d. subdural bleeding 22. when assessing a patient with a possible cerebrovascular accident (cva), you should check the ____ first. a. pulse b. airway c. pupils d. blood pressure 23. a ____ is usually a warning sign that a larger, significant stroke may occur in the future. a. heart attack b. seizure c. transient ischemic attack d. migraine headache 24. which mnemonic is used to check a patients mental status? a. opqrst b. sample c. avpu d. pearrl

Explanation:

• Question 20: Tension headaches are caused by muscle contractions in the head and neck. Sinus headaches are related to sinus - related issues, migraine headaches have complex neurological and vascular components, and compression headaches are due to external pressure.
• Question 21: Hyperglycemia does not typically simulate a stroke. A postictal state (after a seizure), hypoglycemia, and subdural bleeding can mimic stroke - like symptoms.
• Question 22: In any emergency situation including a possible CVA, airway assessment is the first priority as it is essential for life - sustaining functions.
• Question 23: A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a warning sign of a potential future stroke as it is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain.
• Question 24: The AVPU mnemonic (Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive) is used to quickly assess a patient's mental status. OPQRST is for pain assessment, SAMPLE is for gathering patient history, and PEARRL is not a common mnemonic for mental status.

Answer:

1. D. tension headaches
2. A. hyperglycemia
3. B. airway
4. C. transient ischemic attack
5. C. AVPU