26 - Adult - Suspected Stroke

Question 1

T/F: a suspected CVA patient with signs of hypoglycemia who is diabetic with a BGL of under 80 mg/dL may be given dextrose.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Form of glucose for adult hypoglycemics not in cardiac arrest who may be having a CVA.

Answer 2

D10 drip, 5mL/kg

Question 3

Medication for adult hypoglycemics with suspected CVA not in cardiac arrest in whom IV access is not obtainable.

Answer 3

Glucagon, 1 mg IM

Question 4

Suspected CVA patients experiencing seizures should receive ______.

A. Ativan 4mg IV/IO/IN
B. Versed 5 mg IV/IO/IN
C. Ketamine 2 mg/kg IV/IO/IN

Answer 4

A. Ativan 4mg IV/IO/IN

Versed is second line seizure drug

Question 5

Suspected CVA patients experiencing seizures should receive ______ as a second line seizure drug.

A. Ativan 4mg IV/IO/IN
B. Versed 5 mg IN

Answer 5

B. Versed 5 mg IN

Question 6

For a suspected CVA patient with a GCS of under ____, consider intubation.

Answer 6

8

Question 7

What must be used to evaluate the suspected CVA patient?

Answer 7

Region 2 stroke tool

Question 8

A stroke alert should be called when?

A. Immediately upon finding a positive stroke scale
B. Upon transport
C. When 10 minutes from receiving facility

Answer 8

A. Immediately upon finding a positive stroke scale