At University Of Maryland Medical Center this size IV catheter about the wrist is needed to perform a CTA
What is 20 gauge
100
What is the most common type of stroke
What is Ischemic Stroke
100
Name two stroke risk factors that patients can control
What is high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, a-fib, sleep apnea
100
What level of care ( Floor, IMC, ICU), should a hemorrhagic stroke patient be cared on if they are intubated and on the ventilator.
What is ICU
200
What hospital numbers should I call at University Of Maryland Medical Center or assist with calling, if I think my patient is having a stroke. ( Must get 1 out of 2)
What is 8-1234 and 8-STAT
200
When placing a Foley Catheter in a stroke patient the tech should use _____ technique
What is Sterile
200
This is the medical term for the inability to comprehend of formulate language in a stroke patient
What is aphaisa
200
University Of Maryland Medical Center is designated as a Stroke Ready/ Primary/ or Comprehensive stroke center according to the joint comission
What is Comprehensive
200
Typically a right sided Ischemic Stroke will affect what side of the body
What is Left Side
300
How many CEU's do PCT's need every year
What is 4
300
This is important to perform every 2 hours to prevent bed sores
What is turning the patient
300
This is what the acronym FAST stands for
What is Face, Arm, Speech, Time to call 911
300
The yellow sign on the patient door gives what important information from speech
What is Type of Diet and amount of assistance
300
True/False: If your patient is able to talk they are always able to understand your questions
What is False
400
Stroke is ranked #____ regarding disability in the United States
What is Ranked #1
400
It is very important to obtain a finger stick in potential stroke patient because this disease can mimic the signs of a stroke
What is hypoglycemia
400
The important ADL may be affected by a stroke due to weakening of the throat muscles.
What is swallowing/eating
400
According to protocol the blood pressure should be below _______ after receiving Alteplase
What is 180/105
400
True/ False Strokes never occur under the age of 25
What is False
500
This medical condition could have the same symptoms of a stroke but the symptoms usually resolve with an hour
What is TIA
500
The stroke protocol for vital signs/ neuro checks after receiving Alteplase is
What is Q 15 minutes X 2 hours, Q 30 minutes x 6 hours, Q 1 hour x 16 hours
500
I am the name of medication that ischemic stroke patients may receive to bust the clot
What is Alteplase/ tPA
500
This procedure may be done if a lot of swelling occurs in the brain with exam changes
What is a Hemicraniectomy
500
After a stroke, many people are discharged to a _______ facility to work on improving strength and/or speech