BCEN CEN Practice Question

The correct characterization of a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is an episode of temporary neurological dysfunction resulting from focal ischemia, without leading to permanent infarction. TIA serves as a critical warning indicator for possible stroke, hence recognizing its traits helps in mitigating future severe outcomes. The description of a TIA specifically excludes permanent damage, which is a defining element of a stroke. Episodes of syncope involve temporary losses of consciousness caused frequently by vascular instability, not necessarily ischemic events, and vertigo is typically related to balance disturbances rather than ischemic neurological impairment.