Look Alike
FAST
Stroking along
Mix it up
Give me the Drugs
ABBY NORMAL
100
What condition can mimic a stroke but can be easily detected by a point of care device?
What is hypoglycemia?
100
Loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage
What is aphasia?
100
3 risk factors for a stroke
What is
Obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, family history
100
This test must be done before TPA is administered.
What is a non-contrast CT scan?
100
What medication can be given to gradually lower BP for the client diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What is Nimodipine?
100
Identify 3 possible tests that should be done for the client suspected of having a TIA?
CT of head, carotid doppler, CTA/MRI/Transcranial doppler, Blood glucose, Echo, EKG
200
This condition is caused by a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells (also called neurons or nerve cells) that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements.
What is a seizure?
200
2 categories of stroke
What is Occlusive (clot) and hemorrhagic (bleed) ?
200
3 signs and symptoms of a stroke
200
What are the 3 inclusion criteria for TPA?
1 Greater than 18 y/o
2. Diagnosis of ischemic stroke
3. time of onset
200
This medication is taken following an ischemic stroke to prevent future strokes.
What is aspirin?
200
Unpredictable disease that impacts the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, which make up the central nervous system and controls everything we do
What is MS?
300
It is always crucial to check what when admitting a client with stroke like symptoms?
What is blood glucose levels?
300
What does "FAST" stand for?
What is face, arms, speech, and time?
300
3 symptoms of MS
300
At what blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) is TPA contraindicated?
Systolic >185 mm hg
Diastolic >110 mmHg
300
Name the two most common medications for lowering a clients BP before they receive TPA?
What is Labetalol and Nicardipine ?
300
It's a TIA
What is a transient ischemic attack?
400
Abnormal extensor responses in the upper and lower limbs due to cerebral trauma
What is decerebrate rigidity?
400
What does CVA stand for?
What is a Cerebral vascular accident?
400
What is a priority concern when a patient is found unconscious with a CVA or other disorder?
What is a patent airway?
400
3 categories of the Glasgow coma scale
What is eye opening, verbal response, and motor response?
400
What medication is typically given to treat exacerbation symptoms in multiple sclerosis?
What are corticosteroids?
400
The client in a MVA sustained a brief loss of consciousness.
What is a concussion?
500
Category of stroke that is often momentary and does not leave permanent damage.
What is a TIA?
500
Type of hemorrhage often associated with a headache described as "the worst headache of my life."
What is a subarachnoid hemorrhage?
500
Bleeding between the dura and the skull
What is epidural hematoma?
500
30 minutes of seizure activity
What is statis epilepticus?