ASC Patient & Family Education 3

Question 1

A patient with right hemisphere stroke has difficulty understanding the seriousness of deficits (anosognosia). What is the best education approach?

Accepted Answer

Provide objective feedback through functional demonstrations and involve family as safety advocates

Answer

Anosognosia requires objective, concrete demonstrations of limitations and heavy reliance on family members as safety monitors since the patient cannot self-assess deficits.

Question 2

Which statement about secondary stroke prevention education is accurate regarding blood pressure management?

Accepted Answer

A target of less than 140/90 mmHg is recommended for most stroke survivors

Answer

AHA/ASA guidelines recommend a BP target of <140/90 mmHg for most stroke survivors to reduce recurrent stroke risk.

Question 3

A family caregiver will be managing a stroke patient's enteral feeding at home. Which educational priority is most important for safety?

Accepted Answer

Proper tube placement verification, feeding rate, and aspiration precautions

Answer

Enteral feeding safety centers on verifying tube placement, managing feeding rate, and preventing aspiration, which are the most common home complication risks.

Question 4

Which health literacy principle should guide all stroke education materials developed for patients?

Accepted Answer

Write at a 6th-grade reading level and use plain language with visuals

Answer

Health literacy best practices recommend materials written at a 6th-grade level with plain language and visuals to maximize comprehension across patient populations.

Question 5

A patient's spouse asks when it is safe for the stroke patient to resume sexual activity. The best evidence-based response is:

Accepted Answer

Most patients can resume sexual activity when they can climb two flights of stairs without symptoms

Answer

The ability to climb two flights of stairs without cardiac or neurological symptoms is a commonly used functional benchmark indicating adequate cardiovascular reserve for sexual activity.

(ASC) Advanced Stroke Coordinator Certification Practice Test

(ASC) Advanced Stroke Coordinator Certification Practice Test

ASC Patient & Family Education 3