Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1047 of 1700
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
- A stroke caused by a clot that blocks a brain artery
- A stroke caused by a burst blood vessel in the brain
- A short stroke that clears within minutes
- A stroke that only happens during sleep
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Correct answer: A stroke caused by a burst blood vessel in the brain
Hemorrhagic means bleeding. The bleeding often needs surgery to stop it.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026