WorksheetsUnderstanding Stroke and Its Risks
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a stroke?
A condition where the heart stops beating.
A serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
A type of headache caused by stress.
A condition where the lungs fill with fluid.
What percentage of strokes are ischaemic?
50%
70%
85%
95%
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?
Slurred speech
Inability to raise an arm
Dropped face on one side
High fever
Which condition does NOT increase the risk of having a stroke?
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Regular heartbeats
Diabetes
What is the purpose of an ECG after a stroke?
To monitor lung function
To monitor heart and circulatory function
To measure blood sugar levels
To check for bone fractures
Which of the following treatments is NOT typically used for stroke patients?
Medicine to prevent and dissolve blood clots
Medicine to reduce blood pressure
Surgery to remove blood clots
Medicine to increase cholesterol levels
What is a haemorrhagic stroke?
A stroke caused by a blood clot stopping the blood supply
A stroke caused by a weakened blood vessel supplying the brain bursting
A stroke caused by dehydration
A stroke caused by a viral infection
Which of the following is a common method to reduce the risk of further strokes?
Increasing salt intake
Reducing cholesterol levels
Avoiding all physical activity
Drinking more sugary drinks
What is the primary cause of an ischaemic stroke?
A viral infection
A blood clot stopping the blood supply
A severe allergic reaction
A bacterial infection
Which of the following is NOT monitored after a stroke?
Brain function
Blood pressure
Temperature
Hair growth
