North Carolina EMT State Practice Exam

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What condition may result from ischemic strokes?

Increased oxygen levels in the brain
Severe neurological damage
Improved coordination
Enhanced cognitive function

The correct answer is: Severe neurological damage

Ischemic strokes occur when an artery supplying blood to the brain becomes blocked, inhibiting the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to brain tissues. This lack of blood flow can lead to significant cell death and the loss of brain function in the affected area. As a result, one of the most common consequences of ischemic strokes is severe neurological damage, which can manifest as weakness, paralysis, speech difficulties, and cognitive impairments depending on the region of the brain affected. In contrast, the other options do not accurately represent the consequences of an ischemic stroke. Increased oxygen levels in the brain would not result from an ischemic event; rather, the opposite occurs, as the blockage leads to reduced oxygen delivery. Conditions like improved coordination or enhanced cognitive function are also implausible outcomes following such a stroke, as the interruption of brain function typically leads to deficits rather than improvements.