Neurological Emergencies & Stroke Cares Flashcards

Expressive aphasia in a stroke patient refers to:

Answer: Difficulty producing or forming speech

Expressive aphasia is impaired ability to speak or find words despite understanding.

Which stroke type is generally caused by a clot blocking a cerebral artery?

Answer: Ischemic stroke

Ischemic strokes result from a clot obstructing blood flow to part of the brain.

A right-sided brain stroke most commonly produces weakness on which side of the body?

Answer: Left side

Because motor pathways cross, a right-brain stroke affects the left side of the body.

When should an EMT consider correcting hypoglycemia in a patient with stroke-like symptoms?

Answer: Whenever blood glucose is found to be low and the patient can protect their airway

Hypoglycemia is a reversible stroke mimic and should be treated when identified in a patient who can swallow safely.

Which of the following is the most important reason to minimize scene time for stroke patients?

Answer: Treatment options are highly time-sensitive

The benefit of stroke therapies declines rapidly with time, so rapid transport is essential.

A patient who suddenly loses consciousness briefly then recovers fully, without focal weakness, most likely experienced:

Answer: Syncope

Brief loss of consciousness with quick, complete recovery and no neurological deficits suggests syncope.

Which piece of information about a stroke patient's medications is most relevant to hospital care?

Answer: Whether the patient takes blood thinners (anticoagulants)

Anticoagulant use affects bleeding risk and treatment decisions for both stroke types.