Neurologic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status Practice Test

A 78-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension is found by his wife with an acute onset of right-sided weakness and expressive aphasia. His vital signs are: BP 168/94 mmHg, HR 88, RR 18, SpO2 96% on room air. The symptoms began approximately 30 minutes ago.

A 20-year-old student felt lightheaded while standing and then collapsed. Witnesses state he was pale and then had 5-10 seconds of generalized limb jerking. He awoke within 30 seconds and was briefly confused but is now alert and oriented.