Quiz on Stroke

World stroke day is on

• 29th October

• 27th june

• 25th june

• 20 October

Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)

• Are "strokes trying to happen" that can occur before a major stroke if not treated immediately

• Have the same cause as a major stroke

• Have temporary symptoms similar to a major stroke, but have no permanent damage

• All of the above

Strokes are caused by

• A blood clot

• A rupture in a major artery to the brain

• Both A and B

• None of the above

The risk factor that has the greatest impact for lowering your risk for stroke is:

• Smoking

• Lack of exercise

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

The symptoms of stroke occur:

• Over several weeks

• Suddenly

• Only to older people

• all the above

The sudden onset of slurred speech, loss of speech or inability to understand speech can be a warning sign of stroke.

• True

• False

Warning signs of stroke can also include:

• Trouble seeing in one or both eyes

• Weakness, numbness or paralysis

• Severe headaches with no known cause

• Confusion, dizziness or loss of balance or coordination

• All of the above

The most appropriate response to a possible stroke is:

• Go to bed and rest

• Call the doctor

• Call a neighbor or friend

• Call 108

Stroke happens in the INDIA every:

• 15 seconds

• 40 seconds

• 2 minutes

• 25 minutes

Every year, stroke kills more women than breast cancer.

• True

• False