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Stroke 101
Risk Factors
Healthy Living After Stroke
Stroke Resources
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A stroke caused by lack of blood reaching part of the brain
What is Ischemic Stroke
100
This is the most common risk factor of having a stroke
What is Hypertension - high blood pressure
100
It is advised that you contact this professional at any times when you have a question about your health.
What is a doctor
100
This organization provides large amount of information about stroke, managing life after stroke and resources in the community
What is American Stroke Association/American Heart Association Greater Washignton area chapter 4301 North Fairfax Drive Suite 530 Arlington, VA 22203 phone: (703) 248-1700 or, National Stroke Association
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~13% of stroke occurs due to this.
What is Hemorrhage - bleeding in the brain
200
Having this condition increases your risk of having a stroke
What is Diabetes or heart disease
200
It is recommended to do at least 30 minutes of this at least 5 days/week to prevent having a stroke.
What is physical activity/exercise
200

The client is going home after a stroke, the client lives alone, the nurse will recommend the following?

What is Social Worker referral?

300
The most common complications of a stroke
What is brain swelling
300
Someone who has had a stroke is at lower risk of having another one. True or False
False
300
Lipitor is a commonly prescribed medicine to control this to prevent having a stroke.
What is Cholesterol
300

The client suffers a TIA, the admitted client is in need of stroke education, the nurse will refer to?

What is "the Stroke Educator"?

400
This agent/medicine can dramatically resolve the effect of a stroke if it is administered within 3 hour window from the onset of the stroke
What is tPA(Tissue Plasminogen Activator - aka Clot buster)
400
Blood pressure of 138/80 is considered high blood pressure. True or False
False
400
Decreasing this ingredient in your diet is recommended to decrease your risk of having a stroke
What is salt or fat
400

The client suffered a stroke, the client has activities order, but before getting out bed the client will have?

What is a Physical therapist evaluation?

500
Name 4 warning signs/symptoms of a Stroke
What is Numbness/weakness in one side of your body Confusion/difficulty speaking/understanding Difficulty with vision Difficult to walk, balance, feeling dizzy Sudden onset of severe headaches
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Name 4 risk factors of having a stroke
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, Diabetes, Heart condition, physical inactivity, obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, high salt/fat diet
500
It is OK to have one alcoholic drink a day. True or False
What is True, but always check with your doctor and never drink alcohol when you are taking your medication.
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What will be a nursing recommendation for a client that suffered a stroke and is going home?

Answers will vary. e.g. 

Occupational Therapy, Speech therapy, Home Health, Safety Assessment, transportation, Education, PCP follow up, Caregiver support etc.