Stroke Knowledge
Name two signs or symptoms of a stroke.
What is slurred speech, arm drift, confusion. ETC
All stroke patients require ______ by day 2 to prevent thromboembolism.
What is VTE prophylaxis
The most common type of stroke, that can be caused by an embolic or thrombotic clot blocks blood flow
Ischemic
An alternative to oral ASA or Plavix for anti thrombotic by day 2
What is rectal ASA
Stroke reduces ________ in more than half of stroke survivors age 65 and older
What is Mobility
When a vessel ruptures and bleed in the brain without a mechanism of injury
what is a Hemorrhagic stroke
How often is patient education required when they are admitted for stroke or stroke work up
What is once a shift.
In the United States someone has a stroke every __
What is 40 seconds
The term for when the patient was at there baseline is called.
What is Last Known Well Time (LKWT)
Stroke patients are required to have a __________ before any oral intake.
What is dysphagia screen
This is the leading cause of serious long-term disability and 2nd leading cause of death in the world
What is Stroke
This medical condition could have the same symptoms as an Ischemic Stroke but the symptoms usually resolve
What is TIA
If a patient fails a dysphagia screen, they have to be evaluated and cleared for oral intake by _____
What is Speech Therapy
About 87% of all strokes are _____, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked
Ischemic Strokes