Stroke Facts
What is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the US?
A: Stroke
B: Heart-attack
C: Car Accidents
A: Stroke
A _____ is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
When communicating with a stroke patient you should make the patients daily schedule of activities as ________ as possible
A: Varied
B: Routine
C: Flexible
D: Stimulating
B: Routine
What type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel bursts within the brain?
A: Ischemic
B: Plasmatic
C: Hemorrhagic
D: Vascular
C: Hemorrhagic
On average, how often does someone have a stroke in the US?
A: Every 10 seconds
B: Every minute
C: Every 40 seconds
D: Every two minutes
C: Every 40 seconds
What is the leading cause of Traumatic Brain Injury?
A: Car accidents
B: Sport related accidents
C: Falls
D: Being struck by or against an object
C: Falls
Stroke patients should be encourage to participate in ______ activities to promote socialization and language stimulation
Group Activities
What type of stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks the blood flow in an artery within the brain?
A: Ischemic
B: Hemorrhagic
C: Plasmatic
D: Vascular
A: Ischemic
What percentage of premature strokes and heart disease can be prevented by healthy behaviors?
A: 20%
B: 40%
C: 60%
D: 80%
D: 80%
What age group is at increased risk for Traumatic Brain Injuries?
15-24
over 75
under 5
Name 2 ways to stimulate language after a stroke
Talk about things that you enjoy
Use visuals
Singing
Talk about things that are important
Watch game shows that use language or math
Play board games that stimulate language
Continue doing hobbies and activities you've always done
Free points :)
There are how many stroke survivors in the US?
A: Over 10 million
B: Less than 3 million
C: Nearly 5 million
D: Nearly 7 million
D: Nearly 7 million
Do males or females have more Traumatic Brain Injuries?
males
Name 2 ways to make communicating easier after a stroke
Allow extra time to talk
Limit background noise
Use photos or simple drawings
Write down key words
Be flexible in communication
Stay calm
Keep your sense of humor
Check for understanding often
This type of stroke is often referred to as a "mini stroke"
A: embolic stroke
B: thrombotic stroke
C: transient ischemic attack (TIA)
D: plastmatic stroke
C: Transient ischemic attack
What does the acronym FAST stand for?
Face dropping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time to call 911
What sports have the highest prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury?
horseback riding
football
cycling
women's soccer
What is an example of a memory support system?
Visual schedule, calendars, reminders and alarms on your watch or phone, written to-do lists, medication boxes, labeling drawers
True or False: An aneurysms is a balloon-like bulge in an artery that can stretch or bulge
True