Which of the following individuals would most likely experience global ischemia to his or her brain?
A)
A male client who has just had an ischemic stroke confirmed by CT of his head
B)
A woman who has been admitted to the emergency department with a suspected intracranial bleed
C)
A man who has entered cardiogenic shock following a severe myocardial infarction
D)
A woman who is being brought to hospital by ambulance following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning related to a faulty portable heater
Ans:
C
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Global ischemia is associated with a cessation of blood flow to the entire brain, as often occurs during cardiac arrest or myocardial infarction. Ischemic stroke and intracranial bleeding are likely to cause focal ischemia; carbon monoxide toxicity is associated with hypoxia.
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