Practice Question
List 3 risk factors for ischemic stroke.
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus
Rationale:
🟢 Hypertension is the most significant risk factor because it causes endothelial damage and accelerates atherosclerosis, increasing the chance of cerebral infarction.
🟢 Smoking contributes to arterial constriction and blood viscosity changes, raising the risk of thrombus formation.
🟢 Diabetes mellitus promotes atherosclerotic plaque buildup due to chronic hyperglycemia damaging blood vessels.
🟢 Together, these factors impair cerebral perfusion and increase the likelihood of an ischemic stroke.
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This question is from Examplify NR 255 Final Exam Fall 2025 which contains 46 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4
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