Stroke - Pre-Assessment/ Questions with
Certified Solution
Which conditions should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis for a
patient who presents with signs and symptoms of acute stroke? - Answer: Seizure
disorder
Migraine
Hypoglycemia
Noncontrast computed tomography is an acceptable acute brain imaging option
for patients with suspected acute stroke. - Answer: True
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, What percentage of embolic strokes are associated with atrial fibrillation? -
Answer: Between 15-20%
Which defining features are characteristics of a stroke? - Answer: Primary
involvement of the central nervous system
Ischemic or hemorrhagic cause
Sudden onset of signs and symptoms
Within how much time from the patient's arrival at the facility should brain
imaging be ordered for a patient with a suspected stroke? - Answer: 10 min
A key decision point when providing care for a patient with a stroke is to
determine whether the stroke is ______ or _______. - Answer: Ischemic or
hemorrhagic
The two main types of stroke are ischemic and ______________. - Answer:
Hemorrhagic
An abnormal finding in any one of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
assessment areas is associated with what probability of stroke? - Answer: 72%
Which signs and symptoms indicate stroke? - Answer: Blurred vision
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Certified Solution
Which conditions should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis for a
patient who presents with signs and symptoms of acute stroke? - Answer: Seizure
disorder
Migraine
Hypoglycemia
Noncontrast computed tomography is an acceptable acute brain imaging option
for patients with suspected acute stroke. - Answer: True
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, What percentage of embolic strokes are associated with atrial fibrillation? -
Answer: Between 15-20%
Which defining features are characteristics of a stroke? - Answer: Primary
involvement of the central nervous system
Ischemic or hemorrhagic cause
Sudden onset of signs and symptoms
Within how much time from the patient's arrival at the facility should brain
imaging be ordered for a patient with a suspected stroke? - Answer: 10 min
A key decision point when providing care for a patient with a stroke is to
determine whether the stroke is ______ or _______. - Answer: Ischemic or
hemorrhagic
The two main types of stroke are ischemic and ______________. - Answer:
Hemorrhagic
An abnormal finding in any one of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
assessment areas is associated with what probability of stroke? - Answer: 72%
Which signs and symptoms indicate stroke? - Answer: Blurred vision
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