Types of Stroke and Risk Factors
This type of stroke results from a blood clot obstructing blood flow to the brain.
What is Ischemic Stroke?
These signs make up the acronym FAST for stroke symptoms.
What is
F: Face Droop
A: Arm Weakness
S: Speech Difficulty
T: Time to call 911
This score is commonly used to assess stroke severity
What is the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)?
A person experiencing this condition sees two of everything, making it difficult to grab objects accurately or read.
What is diplopia?
This class of medication is used for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation.
What are anticoagulants (warfarin)?
A stroke caused by bleeding into the brain tissue or subarachnoid space
What is Hemorrhagic Stroke
The timeframe to obtain a CT Scan when stroke is suspected.
20 minutes
This stroke treatment may only be administered after a hemorrhagic stroke has been ruled out.
What is tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)?
This deficit increases the risk of choking and aspiration.
What is dysphagia?
This surgical procedure removes plaque buildup from a major artery in the neck to restore blood flow and reduce stroke risk.
What is a carotid endarterectomy?
Atrial fibrillation increases stroke risk by increasing the chance of forming these.
What are blood clots?
This type of stroke usually presents with the "worst headache of my life"
What is hemorrhagic stroke?
Patients who receive tPA should not receive these types of medications for at least 24 hours.
What are anticoagulants or antiplatelets?
This visual deficit causes a person to ignore objects or people on one side, often leaving food on one half of their plate untouched.
What is homonymous hemianopsia?
After a carotid endarterectomy, nurses must monitor for this potential post-operative complication, which can lead to difficulty breathing and require immediate intervention.
What is airway obstruction?
The leading modifiable risk factor for stroke.
What is Hypertension
This sided stroke causes impulsive behavior.
What is Right Sided Stroke?
This is the highest total dose any patient can receive of tPA regardless of weight.
What is 90mg?
A person with this speech disorder has slurred speech and difficulty forming words clearly but fully understands what is being said.
What is dysarthia?
This complication is at highest within first 2 to 12 hours post-initial hemorrhage.
What is Rebleeding?
This condition can be a warning sign of an impending stroke.
What is Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
Damage to this part of the brain results in a person speaking fluently, but their responses do not match the questions asked. They have difficulty understanding spoken language and often become frustrated.
What is Wernicke's Area?
Avoiding rapid drops in blood pressure during stroke treatment is critical to prevent this dangerous condition.
What is brain ischemia?
A person with this condition has an unsteady, staggering gait and requires a wide base to stand, often using a cane to prevent falls.
What is Ataxia?
This medication is given to prevent vasospasm in hemorrhagic stroke patients.
What is nimodipine?