Stroke Basics
This happens when blood cannot get to part of the brain.
What is a stroke?
The "B" in BE FAST stands for this.
What is Balance?
A person may suddenly lose this and have trouble standing or walking.
What is balance?
This is the number you should call if someone is having a stroke.
What is 911?
This part of your body is affected during a stroke.
What is the brain?
The "E" reminds us to check for problems with this.
What are the Eyes (vision)?
A person may suddenly have trouble doing this if they are having a stroke.
What is speaking, walking, or seeing?
You should always wait to see if symptoms go away before getting help (true or false).
What is FALSE!!!
How much time do you have before a stroke causes permanent brain damage?
What is 1 hour?
The "F" in BE FAST stands for this body part
What is the face?
A person may suddenly have trouble lifting one of these.
What is an arm?
You're taking a selfie with your grandma, and suddenly one half of her smile drops. You should...
What is tell another adult?
*Other answers include call 911, and get help
During a stroke, brain cells can be damaged if they don't get enough of this.
What is blood (or oxygen)?
The "A" in BE FAST stands for this.
What are arms?
One side of a person's face may do this during a stroke.
What is droop?
During a picnic at the park, your aunt suddenly seems unable to finish his sentence and starts to lean to one side, appearing dazed. The two of you are alone. You should...
What is, call 911.
Why is it important to get help quickly during a stroke?
What is because every minute counts and quick treatment can save brain cells?
The "S" and "T" in BE FAST stand for these.
What are speech and time?
Name three signs of a stroke.
What are any three of: balance problems, vision changes, face drooping, arm weakness, speech trouble?
A person laughs at a joke, but one side of their face doesn’t move. When they try to talk, their words sound slightly slurred. They say they’re okay and don’t want help. You should...
What is, call 911 anyways because time matters?