Strokes/Head Injuries

Which observations are very important to monitor after a head injury?

• Response

• Breathing rate

• Pulse Rate

• Pupils

Which acronym is used to evaluate responsiveness?

• DR ABC

• AVPU

• SAMPLE

• FAST

Which acronym is used to check for a stroke?

• DR ABC

• AVPU

• SAMPLE

• FAST

How should you check pain response?

• Firmly tap on both of the casualty's shoulders

• Perform a sternum rub

• Press a pen firmly against the casualty's finger nail

• Firmly slap the casualty on their cheek

How should you check voice response?

• Shout at the casualty

• Give a clear instruction in both the casualty's ears

• Tell the casualty about your weekend plans

• Perform your best celebrity impressions

How would you expect the face of a stroke casualty to look?

• Drooped on one side, unable to smile

• Bright red

• Swollen

• Bruised (black eyes)

Which of these tests are most suitable to check the arms when you suspect a stroke?

• Ask the casualty to raise both arms

• Ask the casualty to squeeze your fingers

• Ask the casualty to perform the macerena

• Ask the casualty to clap their hands

Which of these words best describes the speech of someone having a stroke

• Slurred

• Loud

• Eloquent

• Whisper

Which of the following are signs/symptoms of a stroke

• Confusion

• Headache

• Blurred vision

• Swollen eyelids

Which medication is suitable to administer if you suspect a stroke

• Aspirin

• Loratadine

• Ibuprofen

• None of these