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WorksheetsBrain Attack Team Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What medical condition is commonly referred to as a "brain attack"?
Migraine headache
Stroke
Brain tumor
Epileptic seizure
The primary goal of a brain attack team is to:
Prevent strokes from occurring in high-risk patients
Minimize brain damage through rapid diagnosis and treatment
Manage long-term care for stroke survivors
Develop new stroke treatment medications
Which of the following is a core member of almost all brain attack teams?
Ophthalmologist
Neurologist
Orthopedic Surgeon
Gastroenterologist
The acronym FAST helps identify stroke symptoms. What does the "F" stand for?
Fever
Fatigue
Face drooping
Forgetfulness
For ischemic stroke, the time window for intravenous thrombolytic therapy is typically up to:
2 hours after symptom onset
3-4.5 hours after symptom onset
6 hours after symptom onset
12 hours after symptom onset
True or False: Brain attack teams only treat adult patients.
Which diagnostic test is used first to distinguish between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke?
MRI scan
CT scan of the brain
Lumbar puncture
EEG
What type of stroke is caused by bleeding in or around the brain?
Ischemic stroke
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Hemorrhagic stroke
Cryptogenic stroke
Which team member is responsible for performing imaging studies and interpreting results quickly?
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Radiologist
Pharmacist
Physical Therapist
True or False: A transient ischemic attack (TIA) requires evaluation by a brain attack team even though symptoms resolve quickly.
What does the "T" in FAST stand for?
Tingling in extremities
Time to call emergency services
Trouble sleeping
Temperature elevation
Which treatment involves removing a blood clot from a blocked brain artery using specialized tools?
Thrombolytic therapy
Mechanical thrombectomy
Craniotomy
Anticoagulation therapy
Which of the following is NOT a role of a stroke coordinator on the brain attack team?
Coordinating care across departments
Tracking team performance metrics
Performing surgical procedures
Educating staff and patients
True or False: Brain attack teams work only within hospital walls and do not collaborate with pre-hospital providers.
What is the most common cause of ischemic stroke?
Brain aneurysm rupture
High blood pressure
Blockage of a brain blood vessel by a clot
Head trauma
Which team member ensures that medications are administered safely and appropriately for stroke patients?
Nurse Practitioner
Pharmacist
Respiratory Therapist
Dietitian
The "golden hour" concept in stroke care emphasizes:
The first hour after arriving at the hospital
The first hour after symptom onset
Rapid treatment to preserve brain tissue
The time it takes to transport a patient to the hospital
True or False: Hemorrhagic stroke is treated with the same clot-busting medications as ischemic stroke.
Which of the following is a risk factor that brain attack teams assess in all patients?
Eye color
Blood type
Blood pressure
Height
What is one key responsibility of the emergency department physician on the brain attack team?
Providing long-term follow-up care
Stabilizing the patient and initiating initial evaluation
Conducting genetic testing for stroke risk
Designing rehabilitation programs
