Cerebrovascular Accident-Strokes

Which of the following oral health issues is NOT commonly associated with stroke patients?

• Xerostomia(dry mouth)

• Gingival hyperplasia (overgrowth of gum tissues)

• Periodontitis

• Halitosis

Which is the most common type of stroke?

• Ischemic stroke

•  Transient ischemic stroke (TIA)

• Thrombotic stroke

• Hemorrhagic stroke

Which is the major area that gets affected during a stroke?

• hemorrhagic

• Brainstem

• Cortical

• Subcortical

What is a common treatment for ischemic stroke?

• Surgery to remove blood clots

• Thrombolytic therapy to dissolve clots

• Medication to control bleeding

• Speech therapy

In the event of a stroke in the dental office, what is the primary role of a student at Algonquin College?

• To perform CPR if the patient stops breathing

• To monitor the patient’s condition and assist with emergency supplies

• To call the patient’s family and inform them of the emergency

• To perform a physical examination to confirm the stroke

The acronym FAST is used to identify stroke symptoms. What does the “S” stand for?

• Slurred speech

• Sudden numbness

• Speech difficulty

• Severe headache