Risk Factors
Signs & Symptoms
Assessment & Diagnosis
Treatment & Management
Nursing Interventions
100

This medical condition significantly increases the risk of stroke

Hypertension

100

Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body is a classic sign of this.

Hemiparesis or hemiplegia 

100

This imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose strokes quickly.

CT Scan (Computed Tomography) 

100

This medication is often administered to dissolve blood clots during an ischemic stroke.

Thrombolytic such as: TPA (tissue plasminogen activator) or TNK (tenektaplase) 

100

Implementing this measure promptly can help prevent aspiration in stroke patients with swallowing difficulties.

Dysphagia screening - "TORBSST" within 12 hours of admission 

200

Smoking, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption are examples of these modifiable risk factors for stroke

Lifestyle choices
200

Difficulty speaking or understanding speech is known as this.

Aphasia

200

A score of 0 on the NIH Stroke Scale indicates this level of severity.

No stroke symptoms. Normal. 

200

Patients who've had an ischemic stroke may be prescribed this type of medication to prevent future clots.

Antiplatelet drugs (such as ASA and Clopidogrel)

200

This position is commonly used to promote blood flow to the brain in stroke patients.

Semi-fowler's or HOB elevated 

300

True or False 

Recognition of new onset stroke symptoms in hospital results in a more favorable and time-sensitive outcome for stroke patient care. 

False 

The out-of-hospital group reported a more favorable response to time-sensitive stroke process metrics than the in-hospital group

In-hospital stroke management is delayed at all levels of recognition, alerts, assessments, CT imaging, and laboratory assessments. The IHS group reported a higher number of comorbidities and complexities, higher cardiovascular risk burden, lower eligibility, and higher number of contraindications to intravenous thrombolysis therapy, and higher mortality rate.

300

A sudden severe headache, often described as "the worst headache of my life," can be a sign of this type of stroke

Hemorrhagic Stroke (specifically subarachnoid hemorrhage) 

300

The presence of this type of arrhythmia significantly increases the risk of stroke and is often managed with anticoagulation therapy.

Atrial Fibrillation

300

How frequent do IH guidelines suggest to perform suction-based Oral Care on a dependent patient 

Q2-4h for a minimum of 60-90 seconds 

300

Encouraging this activity early on in stroke recovery can help prevent complications such as pneumonia and deep vein thrombosis.

Early Mobilization

400

This type of stroke is often associated with atrial fibrillation and is caused by a clot traveling to the brain.

Ischemic Stroke 

400

Loss of balance, coordination, and dizziness are symptoms often associated with this type of stroke.

Cerebellar Stroke 

400

Name 3 diagnostic tests an MRP may choose to order to find the underlying cause of stroke

CT Head non contrast
CXR PA & Lateral
Carotid ultrasound
Echocardiogram
Holter Monitor
Cardiac Monitoring

400

 This procedure involves removing a clot from a blocked blood vessel in the brain and is often performed within a few hours of symptom onset

EVT (endovascular thrombectomy) 

400

Providing education and support for smoking cessation, dietary modifications, and medication adherence fall under this category of nursing care.

Health promotion and patient/family education

500

Name one non-modifiable risk factor for stroke.

Genetics 

Family History

Age

Ethnicity

500

This acronym helps to remember the signs and symptoms of stroke

FAST VAN
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
Vision, Aphasia, Neglect 

500

Describe 3 things assessed on the Kelowna Modified Stroke Assessment Scale (K-Mod)

Level of Consciousness
Orientation
Response to Commands
Language
Facial Droop
Arm Strength (bilateral)
Leg Strength (bilateral) 

500

Following a hemorrhagic stroke, this intervention aims to control bleeding and prevent rebleeding.

Blood pressure management
(Or surgical clipping for an aneurysm) 

500

This type of rehabilitation therapy focuses on relearning skills such as walking, dressing, and eating.

Physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy 

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