Apex - Hemisphere 3.0 -IX - Recognize & Respond - Support 2026/2027...
Apex - Hemisphere 3.0 -IX - Recognize & Respond - Support
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1. When noticing a patient with stroke signs and symp- TRUE
toms, you should report time symptoms began and
last known well to EMS or stroke team.
2. What does "S" stand for in F-A-S-T stroke recognition? Speech difficulty
3. Which stroke risk factors cannot be controlled? Race, age, family history
4. Along with healthy diet and exercise, controlling blood True
pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar can reduce
heart disease, and prevent stroke.
5. Symptoms of a life-threatening stroke may include True
sudden onset of numbness, weakness, or drooping of
the face, arms, or legs.
6. Exposure to second-hand smoke is a risk factor for True
stroke.
7. A hemorrhagic stroke means there is bleeding in or True
around the brain.
8. An ischemic stroke means the blood flow to the brain True
is slowed or blocked.
9. Rapid treatment can restore blood flow and oxygen to True
the brain and limit damage after a stroke event.
10. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is not True
available causing sudden damage or death to brain
tissue.
11. A patient experiencing confusion, trouble speaking, True
and loss of balance may be experiencing a stroke.
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Apex - Hemisphere 3.0 -IX - Recognize & Respond - Support
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_jkkrdy
1. When noticing a patient with stroke signs and symp- TRUE
toms, you should report time symptoms began and
last known well to EMS or stroke team.
2. What does "S" stand for in F-A-S-T stroke recognition? Speech difficulty
3. Which stroke risk factors cannot be controlled? Race, age, family history
4. Along with healthy diet and exercise, controlling blood True
pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar can reduce
heart disease, and prevent stroke.
5. Symptoms of a life-threatening stroke may include True
sudden onset of numbness, weakness, or drooping of
the face, arms, or legs.
6. Exposure to second-hand smoke is a risk factor for True
stroke.
7. A hemorrhagic stroke means there is bleeding in or True
around the brain.
8. An ischemic stroke means the blood flow to the brain True
is slowed or blocked.
9. Rapid treatment can restore blood flow and oxygen to True
the brain and limit damage after a stroke event.
10. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is not True
available causing sudden damage or death to brain
tissue.
11. A patient experiencing confusion, trouble speaking, True
and loss of balance may be experiencing a stroke.
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