Stroke

Which of the following actions would reduce treatment time for suspected stroke?

• Get a chest x-ray upon ED arrival

• Obtain an arterial blood gas (ABG)

• Provide prehospital notification of possible stroke

• Get a detailed history of the patient from their family member

For suspected stroke, which of the following interventions should be done ASAP?

• CT scan of the brain

• X-ray of the brain

• Ultrasound of the brain

• Nerve conduction study

For non-hemorrhagic stroke, which of the following treatments should be performed immediately?

• Surgical clipping

• Stereotactic radiosurgery

• Administer Tranexamic Acid (TXA)

• Administer Alteplase (rTPA)

In cases of stroke, fibrinolytic or endovascular therapy should be performed in __________ hours.

• < 4.5

• < 12

• < 24

• < 48

The Cincinnati Pre-hospital Stroke Scale includes all of the following EXCEPT:

• Facial droop

• Arm drift

• Pupillary reflex

• Abnormal speech