Stroke Risk Factors
What is the number one risk factor for stroke?
Hypertension (High blood pressure)
How many hemispheres does the brain have?
2
Right and left
What is the neurological exam called that is done during a suspected stroke?
NIHSS
Pump oxygen-rich blood to the body
What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
Chest pain/pressure, shortness of breath,
sweating, pain in neck, jaw, arms or shoulders
Every ____ seconds, someone in the US has a stroke.
40 seconds
Which hemisphere is dominant in hand use and language in about 92% of people?
Left hemisphere
What type of imagining is done when a person presents to the hospital with stroke symptoms?
CT scan
How many layers of tissue make up the wall of the heart?
3 layers
Endocardium, myocardium, epicardium
What is the first thing you should do when finding someone unresponsive?
Check the scene for safety, tap and shout "are you okay", call 911
What are the two major types of stroke called?
Ischemic and Hemorrhagic
What are the lobes of the brain called?
4 lobes
Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, Occipital
Does an acute ischemic stroke show up on CT scan immediately?
No. It will take 6-8 hours to show up.
Acute stroke is primarily a clinical diagnosis
What are the chambers of the heart called?
Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle
What song can you use to help keep the beat at 100-120 when performing CPR?
"staying alive"
What is normal blood pressure?
Less than 120/80
What area of the brain is for balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
What is the difference between primary stroke centers and comprehensive stroke centers in terms of treatment options?
What artery does blood flow into after leaving the heart on its way to the rest of the body?
Aorta
Where is proper hand placement during CPR?
Sternum (breast bone) in line with the nipples
What are the signs and symptoms of stroke?
Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time
What is the major artery in the neck that feeds blood to the brain?
Internal carotid artery
What is the time frame for administering an IV thrombolytic (Clot Buster)?
4.5 hours from the onset of symptoms
During CPR how deep should you push during compressions?
At least 2 inches deep and allow for full chest recoil