Stroke Recognition and Response Flashcards
7 cards from real CPR practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Stroke Recognition and Response flashcards as text
Why is it important to note the exact time a person was 'last known well' during a stroke?
Answer: It determines eligibility for clot-busting treatment
The 'last known well' time guides whether clot-dissolving drugs like tPA can safely be given.
A suspected stroke victim is conscious and asks for a drink of water. What should you do?
Answer: Withhold food and drink because of choking/aspiration risk
Stroke can impair swallowing, so giving nothing by mouth prevents choking and aspiration.
Which of these is a classic sudden warning sign of stroke beyond the FAST signs?
Answer: Sudden severe headache with no known cause
A sudden, severe 'thunderclap' headache with no known cause can indicate a hemorrhagic stroke.
What is the best position for a conscious stroke patient who is breathing normally while waiting for EMS?
Answer: Sitting or lying with head and shoulders slightly elevated
Slightly elevating the head and shoulders can help and keeps the airway more comfortable for a conscious patient.
If a suspected stroke patient becomes unresponsive and stops breathing normally, what should you do?
Answer: Begin CPR and ensure 911 is activated
An unresponsive person without normal breathing requires immediate CPR while EMS is on the way.
Why should a bystander NOT give aspirin to a suspected stroke victim?
Answer: The stroke could be hemorrhagic, and aspirin worsens bleeding
Because you can't tell a clot from a bleed without imaging, aspirin could dangerously increase bleeding in a hemorrhagic stroke.
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) causes stroke-like symptoms that resolve quickly. How should a TIA be treated?
Answer: As a medical emergency requiring 911
A TIA is a warning sign of possible future stroke and still requires immediate emergency evaluation.