General Knowledge
This is the most common type of stroke
What is ischemic
Dysarthria
What is difficulty saying words clearly due to lack of muscle strength and coordination
This type of stroke and its symptoms may resolve within 24 hours or less
What is a TIA
A stroke patient should not be given PO intake until this has been done
Dogs cannot operate this diagnostic tool utilized in stroke identification
What is CAT scan
This activates an emergency response for a patient exhibiting stroke-like symptoms
What is a stroke alert
Hemianopia
What is the loss of sight over half of the visual field
This is most often the common symptom for those having a hemorrhagic stroke
What is a headache, "worst headache of their life"
Your patient has had a change in condition. When should you repeat the NIHSS?
What is now, at the time of change in condition
A painter's cause of death
What is too many strokes
What does FAST stand for?
What is:
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
Apraxia
What is difficulty organizing muscle movements despite having the physical capability or desire to
This cardiac arrythmia is often an associated risk factor for an ischemic stroke
What is atrial fibrillation
This term refers to the approximate time the patient was last at their baseline
What is last known well
A symptom that the Weeknd is experiencing for which we should call a stroke alert
What is he can't feel his face
This modifiable risk factor doubles the risk of stroke
What is cigarette smoking
Agnosia
What is the inability to process and/or recognize sensory information (objects, people, shapes)
tPA is recommended to be given within this timeframe if the patient is a candidate for treatment
What is 3-4.5 hours of stroke onset
This is the maximum total treatment dose for tPA despite weight
What is 90 mg
Something comforting you can say to your patient who just had a R sided stroke
What is "don't worry, you'll be all right"
3-15
What are potential Glasgow Scale Scores?
Aneurysm
A balloon-like bulge in the wall of an artery. The walls of an aneurysm are thin and weak and so they are more likely to burst and cause bleeding in the brain (a haemorrhagic stroke)
An assessment tool used widely in hospitals to measure how well a person can carry out daily living activities like using the toilet and getting dressed, and how good their mobility is. The assessment can be used to monitor improvements over a period of time.
What is Barthel index?
25 minutes
What is time CT scan should be completed after patient arrival to stroke center/hospital.
Are we playing by mens rules, Or are we counting every stroke?
What is golf?