What is a stroke?
In what part of the body does a stroke occur?
What is... the brain?
True or false, diabetes is a risk factor for stroke?
What is... True?
What does the "B" in the acronym B.E. F.A.S.T. stand for and what does it mean?
What is... "Balance" and loss of balance or dizziness?
What is... True?
Eastern North Carolina is located in an area called the "______ ______", which is the region where stroke rates are much higher than the rest of the U.S.
What is... Stroke Belt?
What age and gender are generally at a higher risk of having a stroke?
What is... people over the age of 65 and women?
What does the "F" in the B.E. F.A.S.T. acronym stand for and what does it mean?
What is... "Face" and it is when there is a droop on one side or severe headache?
What vital sign should you monitor closely, as it is the leading cause of stroke when it is high?
What is... blood pressure?
Name the two different types of stroke.
What are the two different categories of stroke risk factors?
What is... controllable versus uncontrollable risk factors?
You wake up with weakness in your right arm, but it goes away by lunchtime. What should you do?
What is... call 911 or go to the emergency room as soon as possible, as it could be a sign of stroke?
What is the #1 "bad" habit that can be stopped to help prevent strokes?
What is... smoking (it damages blood vessels)?
When a stroke occurs, what is the brain deprived of that causes tissue damage?
What is... oxygen?
What type of irregular heart rhythm is most likely to cause a stroke?
What is... atrial fibrillation (A-fib)?
Your friend is telling a story and you notice that her speech is slurred and you cannot understand what she is saying very well. What could be happening and what should you do?
What is... it could be a stroke and you should call 911?
What is a health condition that is important to manage by taking your medications to help prevent stroke?
What is... hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation (A-fib), diabetes, or hypertension?