Stroke V2 questions with correct
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What does the S stand for in a FAST exam? - correct answer ✔✔ Speech: Note slurred speech or
difficulty speaking.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke caused by? - correct answer ✔✔ A ruptured cerebral vessel
allowing bleeding in and around the brain
What is an ischemic stroke caused by? - correct answer ✔✔ A blockage or reduced blood flow
to a cerebral artery by a clot or other occlusion
What is one of the most critical functions first providers can provide when treating a stroke
patient? - correct answer ✔✔ Minimizing the time it takes to start a stroke therapy
You are on a call for an 80-year-old man. His wife called 911 because he couldn't stand up and
was difficult to understand when she asked him what was wrong. A FAST exam is positive. The
wife says she isn't sure when her husband's symptoms started, and she doesn't understand why
you are being so persistent with your questions regarding his symptoms. Why is it so important
to determine as accurately as possible the time of symptom onset for a stroke patient? - correct
answer ✔✔ Patients lose life-saving treatment options within hours from time of symptom
onset.
Which of the following types of stroke rarely causes permanent damage but is a strong
predictor of impending stroke? - correct answer ✔✔ Transient ischemic attack
What type of ischemic stroke is the most common? - correct answer ✔✔ Thrombotic stroke
answers rated A+
What does the S stand for in a FAST exam? - correct answer ✔✔ Speech: Note slurred speech or
difficulty speaking.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke caused by? - correct answer ✔✔ A ruptured cerebral vessel
allowing bleeding in and around the brain
What is an ischemic stroke caused by? - correct answer ✔✔ A blockage or reduced blood flow
to a cerebral artery by a clot or other occlusion
What is one of the most critical functions first providers can provide when treating a stroke
patient? - correct answer ✔✔ Minimizing the time it takes to start a stroke therapy
You are on a call for an 80-year-old man. His wife called 911 because he couldn't stand up and
was difficult to understand when she asked him what was wrong. A FAST exam is positive. The
wife says she isn't sure when her husband's symptoms started, and she doesn't understand why
you are being so persistent with your questions regarding his symptoms. Why is it so important
to determine as accurately as possible the time of symptom onset for a stroke patient? - correct
answer ✔✔ Patients lose life-saving treatment options within hours from time of symptom
onset.
Which of the following types of stroke rarely causes permanent damage but is a strong
predictor of impending stroke? - correct answer ✔✔ Transient ischemic attack
What type of ischemic stroke is the most common? - correct answer ✔✔ Thrombotic stroke
