Types of Strokes
This type of stroke occurs when blood clots block the blood vessels to the brain
What is an ischemic stroke?
This (mental) tool allows the nurse to quickly assess if a patient is having a stroke
What is B.E.F.A.S.T.?
Paralysis on the right side of the body
What is the stroke occurred in the left side of the brain?
The first assessment completed for a suspected stroke
What is B.E.F.A.S.T.?
Result from decreased ability to move and pressure on areas of the body due to immobility
What are pressure injuries?
This type of stroke occurs when an artery in the brain leaks blood or ruptures
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
This test is used to determine if a hemorrhagic stroke has occurred
What is a CT?
Speech/language problems
What is the stroke occurred on the left side of the brain?
The response called for a suspected stroke
What is "rapid response, stroke alert"?
Can form in veins of the legs due to immobility from stroke
What are deep vein thrombosis?
These are sometimes known as “warning or mini-stroke”
What is a TIA?
This screen is used to identify if patients are at risk for aspiration
What is the Yale Swallow Screen?
A quick, inquisitive behavioral style
What is the stroke occurred on the right side of the brain?
The time noted and provided to the response team when a stroke is suspected
What is the "last known well"?
Abnormal electrical activity in the brain causing convulsions
What are seizures?
This type of stroke may be caused by fatty deposits called plaque
What is an ischemic stroke?
This tool uses 11 items to measure neurological impairment
What is the NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale?
A slow, cautious behavioral style
What is the stroke occurred on the left side of the brain?
The first diagnostic test performed for a suspected stroke
What is a CT?
Results in breathing problems from immobility or occurs when food or liquid is breathed into the airways or lungs, instead of being swallowed
What is pneumonia/aspiration pneumonia?
This type of stroke may be caused by high blood pressure and aneurysms
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
If a CT is negative, this additional diagnostic procedure can be ordered to rule out a subarachnoid hemorrhage
What is a lumbar puncture?
Memory loss
What is the stroke occurred on the right or left side of the brain?
This medication can be given within 4.5 hours of symptom onset, if qualifying criteria is met
What is tenecteplase (TNK)?
A treatable mental illness due to emotional and physical changes and loss
What is depression?