Stroke Basics
What is FAST
Face Arm Speech Time
Migraines cause sensitivity to these two environmental factors
light and sound
This headache feels like a tight band around the head
tension headache
A patient is having a seizure what is your primary action
safety of the patient
What part of the body should be protected in a patient having a seizure
the head
What is a CVA
weakness on one side drooping slurred speech
cerebral vascular accident
Seeing flashing lights or visual changes before a headache is called
aura
This headache unlike migraines usually lacks nausea and vomiting
Tension headache
Should you place a bite stick in the mouth of a patient having a seizure Yes or No
no
If it is suspected a person is having a stroke what is the immediate protocol to follow
FAST
What is a TIA
transient ischemic attack or a mini stroke symptoms resolve in 24 hours
What is a nursing environmental intervention to reduce migraine pain
dark quiet room
What is a non pharmalogical treatment for a migraine headache
stress reduction and management
What position should a patient be placed in after a seizure
recovery position
How do you manage pain for a person with a migraine that is not medication
stress reduction cool room dark room keep light and noise to a minimum
What is a CT scan used for with a stroke
to determine if there was a stroke that occurred
A throbbing unliteral headache with nausea is called
migraine
What is a migraine diary
written responses as to when the migraine occurs and any mitigating factors
What is the post ictal phase of a seizure
patient is very tires and may have confusion
What would you do if you saw a patient stiffen and collapse to the floor and have jerking movements
protect the head keep objects out of the way time the seizure and notice the characteristics of same
What is an ischemic stroke
blockage of a cerebral artery
Name two triggers of a migraine
odors, food stress lack of sleep dehydration hormones
What is a common treatment for migraines
medications like Botox, anti-depressants, food and dietary changes stay hydrated
What are two important details to document about a seizure
duration and charachteristics
A patient who is suspected of having a stroke is assigned to you. What are three nursing measures for this patient
safety, call bell in reach bed in lowest position observe swallowing keep items in reach