DM 1&2
A1C of 5%
Diabetes y/nNo- normal
BP 150/80
is this considered to be hypertension- aka High blood pressure
Yes 130 and above is considered high blood pressure
What does the F stand for in BE FAST?
What what do we check?
Face
Looking for facial droop
Do Type 1 diabetics produce any of their own insulin ? Y/N
No
You take a family member’s blood pressure it is 190/95 and they are slurring their speech.
A. Tell them they have high blood pressure and need to eat a low sodium diet 🥕and exercise regularly 💪
B. Hypertensive Emergency 🚨 plus Stroke like symptom Call 911 ☎️
B
Ella Vator a 96/F can state her name and location upon assessment but does not recall the date or why she is at the hospital.
What is her A&O status?
A&Ox2
A1C of 8.5%
Diabetes y/N
Yes A1C of 6.5% or greater is considered enough for a diabetes diagnosis
Name one symptom of hypertension
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Headache
Nausea
Anxiety
What are some modifiable risk factors that can reduce the risk of stroke?
A. Genetics
B. Age
C. Smoking
D. Sedentary lifestyle
C,D
Gradual onset typically in adulthood
Treatment include diet and exercise, pills and possibly insulin
Type 1 or 2?
Type 2
What action(s)can reduce Blood Pressure?
Select all that apply
A. Running
B. Smoking
C. Relaxing
D. Alcohol
E. Balanced Diet
A , C, E
Which describes what a stroke is?
A. Brain tissue that has died due to a lack of oxygen
B. Cardiac tissue that had died due to a lack of oxygen
A
Abrupt onset typically in childhood
Treatment is always insulin- they are insulin dependent for life
Type 1 or 2?
Type 1
Which BP reading is more accurate manual BP, or electronic BP machine
Manual 💯
What does BEFAST stand for?
Balance
Eyes
Face
Arms
SpeechTime