CPR Stroke Recognition and Response

Question 1

What does the acronym 'FAST' stand for in stroke recognition?

Accepted Answer

Face droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911

Answer

FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911 — the primary stroke warning sign assessment.

Question 2

What is the maximum time window for administration of tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) for eligible ischemic stroke patients?

Accepted Answer

3-4.5 hours from last known well time

Answer

tPA can be administered within 3-4.5 hours of last known well time in eligible ischemic stroke patients to dissolve the clot.

Question 3

A patient suddenly develops severe 'thunderclap' headache described as 'the worst headache of my life.' What type of stroke should be suspected?

Accepted Answer

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding around the brain)

Answer

A sudden, severe 'thunderclap' headache is the classic presentation of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a life-threatening emergency.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a typical warning sign of stroke?

Accepted Answer

Gradual onset of bilateral leg weakness over several days

Answer

Stroke symptoms are typically sudden in onset. Gradual bilateral symptoms over days are more characteristic of other conditions (e.g., spinal cord disease, Guillain-Barré).

Question 5

What is the difference between an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke?

Accepted Answer

Ischemic stroke is caused by a clot blocking blood flow; hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a ruptured blood vessel bleeding into or around the brain

Answer

Ischemic stroke (87% of strokes) is caused by arterial occlusion; hemorrhagic stroke is caused by vessel rupture causing bleeding into brain tissue or subarachnoid space.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Practice Test

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Practice Test

CPR Stroke Recognition and Response