About stroke
What is a stroke?
a) A blockage of blood to the heart
b) A condition where brain cells die due to lack of oxygen
c) A temporary interruption of nerve signals in the spine
d) A sharp headache on one side of the head
b) A condition where brain cells die due to lack of oxygen
Which of the following is a typical symptom of stroke?
a) Sudden rash
b) Sudden numbness in one arm
c) Slow heart rate
d) Sharp stomach pain
b) Sudden numbness in one arm
What is the first thing you should do if you suspect a stroke?
a) Give water
b) Call emergency services
c) Help them walk
d) Offer medication
b) Call emergency services
Which type of stroke is the most frequent?
a) TIA – Transient Ischemic Attack
b) Hemorrhagic stroke
c) Ischemic stroke
d) Cerebral aneurysm
c) Ischemic stroke
Which of the following may be an early warning sign of a full stroke?
a) A headache
b) A TIA (mini-stroke)
c) Blurred vision for 2 days
d) Low heart rate
b) A TIA (mini-stroke)
Which position is safest if the person is unconscious but breathing?
a) On their back with legs up
b) Recovery position
c) Sitting upright
d) Flat on the stomach
b) Recovery position
What does TIA stand for?
a) Temporary Ischemic Attack
b) Transient Ischemic Accident
c) Transient Ischemic Attack
d) Total Internal Aneurysm
c) Transient Ischemic Attack
Which of these is NOT part of the FAST method?
a) Arms
b) Face
c) Temperature
d) Speech
c) Temperature
What does SSS-ABC help you check first?
a) Safety, reaction, and vital signs
b) Skin color and blood pressure
c) Spinal injury symptoms
d) Stroke classification
a) Safety, reaction, and vital signs
Which of the following is true about ischemic stroke?
a) It’s caused by a burst artery
b) It always causes unconsciousness
c) It results from a blood clot blocking a brain artery
d) It cannot be treated
c) It results from a blood clot blocking a brain artery
Which of these might help you identify slurred speech?
a) Ask them to raise their hands
b) Ask them their name
c) Check their blood pressure
d) Look at their pupils
b) Ask them their name
What should you do if symptoms disappear after a few minutes?
a) Ignore it
b) Call emergency services
c) Let them rest
d) Check again in an hour
b) Call emergency services
Which of these statements about TIA is true?
a) It causes permanent damage
b) It lasts less than 24 hours and symptoms disappear
c) It is more common than ischemic stroke
d) It always requires surgery
b) It lasts less than 24 hours and symptoms disappear
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the FAST acronym in stroke recognition?
a) To help determine the type of stroke.
b) To assess the severity of a stroke.
c) To identify and act quickly in a potential stroke case.
d) To monitor recovery during the first few days.
c) To identify and act quickly in a potential stroke case.
If a patient experiences vision loss after a stroke, which area of the brain was likely affected?
A) Frontal lobe
b) Temporal lobe
c) Parietal lobe
d) Occipital lobe
d) Occipital lobe