Recognising a Stroke with Be Fast

What does the "B" in the BE FAST acronym stand for when recognising a stroke?

• Balance

• Breathing

• Blinking

• Blood pressure

What does the "E" in the BE FAST acronym stand for?

• Eyes

• Ears

• Elbows

• Energy

What does the "F" in the BE FAST acronym stand for?

• Fingers

• Feet

• Face

• Forehead

What does the "A" in the BE FAST acronym stand for?

• Arms

• Ankles

• Abdomen

• Attention

What does the "S" in the BE FAST acronym stand for?

• Speech

• Stomach

• Spine

• Skin

What does the "T" in the BE FAST acronym stand for?

• Temperature

• Time

• Throat

• Toes

Which symptom is associated with the "B" in BE FAST?

• Sudden trouble seeing

• Sudden loss of balance or coordination

• Sudden severe headache

• Sudden confusion

Which symptom is associated with the "E" in BE FAST?

• Sudden trouble walking

• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

• Sudden numbness in the face

• Sudden chest pain

Which symptom is associated with the "F" in BE FAST?

• Sudden trouble hearing

• Sudden trouble speaking

• Sudden drooping of the face

• Sudden trouble breathing

Why is "T" for Time important in the BE FAST acronym?

• To measure the duration of symptoms

• To ensure timely medical intervention

• To check the time of day

• To record the time of the last meal