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WorksheetsSTROKE
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What historical clues might suggest a patient is at risk for stroke?
Hypotension
Previous lung disease
Renal failure
Diabetes only
Why is the "last known well time" crucial in stroke treatment?
It determines the patient's age at onset.
It indicates the patient's last meal time.
It helps in identifying the time of symptom onset.
It specifies the time of the last hospital visit.
Which components make up the FAST Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?
Face, Arm, Speech, Temperature
Facial droop, Arm drift, Speech, Time
Finger movement, Abdominal pain, Sight, Tremor
Fatigue, Appetite, Sensation, Tinnitus
When should expedited transport be considered for a suspected stroke patient?
If the patient is conscious
If the last known well time is less than 6 hours
If the last known well time is less than 4.5 hours and the patient is otherwise stable or unstable
If the patient has a fever
What is considered an abnormal response in the facial droop test?
Both sides of the face move equally
One side of the face does not move as well as the other
The patient is unable to speak
The patient's arms drift downward
What action should be taken if a patient's blood glucose level is below 60 mg/dl?
Administer thrombolytic therapy immediately
Correct the hypoglycemia per protocol
Ignore it as it's not relevant to stroke management
Increase the patient's fluid intake
Why is it important to monitor the patient's level of consciousness and vital signs frequently during stroke management?
To ensure the patient remains unconscious
To detect changes in condition early for timely intervention
To assess the effectiveness of pain medication
To keep track of the patient's fluid intake
What is the rationale behind keeping the patient NPO (nothing by mouth) in stroke management?
To prevent aspiration in case of impaired swallowing function
To reduce the risk of dehydration
To induce fasting for better medical outcomes
To prepare the patient for surgery
How should you proceed if a patient presents with altered mental status alongside stroke symptoms?
Administer sedatives to calm the patient down
Focus solely on managing the altered mental status
Immediately assess and stabilize airway, breathing, and circulation while concurrently managing stroke symptoms
Disregard the altered mental status as it's not relevant to stroke management
What role does elevating the patient's head play in stroke management?
It increases intracranial pressure
It worsens cerebral perfusion
It helps reduce intracranial pressure and improve cerebral perfusion
It has no impact on stroke management
