SCRN chapter 8 questions (With complete solution)

what are CPGs and what is the use of them in relation to stroke? correct answers they are a review and summary of the literature with recommendations. used to guide stroke program development and individual stroke care. what are the key disease elements for TIA program organization? correct answers HTN control, glycemic control, statin therapy, tobacco cessation, reduce alcohol, increase physical activity, initiate antiplts/anticoags, treat related diseases. what are the key disease elements for acute ischemic stroke program organization? correct answers EMS eval and transport, EMS ed of stroke recognition, telemedicine?, rapid triage to ED, ED action times, neurologist, tPA, eval for stroke rescue, supportive care (vitals, 02...), cardiac monitoring, stroke unit care, risk factor eval, stroke ed, rehab what are the key disease elements for SAH program organization? correct answers EMS rapid transport, eval/treatment of HA, CT, aneurysm repair?, diagnostic imaging after repair, Hunt and Hess scale, HTN control, nimodipine, assess and treat other problems, eval for cognitive issues, management of risk factors, screen relatives. what are the key disease elements for ICH program organization? correct answers EMS rapid transport, CT or MRI, treatment of bleed, management/prevention of 2/2 brain injury, risk factor management, consider end-of-life issues. what do certified rehab counselors do? correct answers assist people with disabilities. counseling, case management, referral, service coordination, employment/attitudinal barriers, job analysis, placement services. who are the two team members that must be a part of the acute stroke team? correct answers at least 1 MD and 1 other healthcare provider. what does the availability of the acute stroke team need to be? correct answers available 24/7 and able to be at the bedside within 15 minutes. what is the role of administration in stroke leadership? correct answers organization, infrastructure, funding, stroke registry with outcomes, quality improvement activities, educational programs, certification process. what is the role of the medical director in stroke leadership? correct answers neurologists, vascular neurologists, neurosurgeons. expertise in strokes, administrative leadership, clinical guidance. what is the role of the stroke coordinator in stroke leadership? correct answers expertise in neuro/cerebraovascular disease, stroke program, daily program activities, quality improvement activities.