AIS
A patient is eligible for TNK within how many hours of LKWT?
4.5 hours
What is the main cause for hemorrhagic stroke?
HTN
What is STK 1?
VTE Prophylaxis
Before administering medication on a stroke patient, was should be performed and documented?
Swallow Screen
A "Stroke Team Level 1" is determined by what time frame?
LKW within 24 hours
TNK may be administered if the BP is under what range?
185/110
What is the purpose of a 3% gtt?
To reduce swelling within the brain
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
What is STK 5?
Antithrombotic therapy by the end of hospital day 2
If your patient has SCD's ordered for VTE prophylaxis, what box must be checked under the antiembolic intervention in the A&I?
Sequential device ON!
This study enrolls patients who have an ICH with afib
ASPIRE
What is the time interval in which we document neuro and vital assessments s/p TNK?
Q15 min x 2 hrs, Q30 min x 6 hrs, Qhr x 16 hrs
The removal of a bone flap is called?
What is STK 10?
Assessed for rehabilitation
What 3 therapies are ordered for the stroke patient?
PT/OT/Speech
This study enrolls patients with atherosclerotic vessels within the brain and will be selected for aspirin plus either brilinta, xaralto, plavix
CAPTIVA
What is the time interval in which we document neuro, vital and groin assessments s/p EVMT?
Q15 min x 2 hrs, Q30 min x 6 hrs, Qhr x 4 hrs
What device placed by a neurosurgeon when there is blood within the ventricles of the brain?
Ventriculostomy drain
What is CSTK 2?
If your patient is NPO and has aspirin ordered, what should you do?
1. Let your doctor know!
2. Suppository aspirin?
3. NG tube?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
What does NIHSS stand for?
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
The brain loses how many neurons per minute during an acute ischemic stroke?
1.9 million neurons
What is the common SBP range for bleeds?
Under 140, but will depend on the neurologist's order
Who defines the Stroke Core Measures?
If your patient has a neurological change greater than or equal to ___ , call a ____
4 & RRT
What is the MAX number you can get on the NIHSS?
42