Chapter 2: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Question 1

When does a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or Stroke?

Answer 1

When blood supply to the brain is disrupted, either due to a clot or hemorrhage.

Question 2

The response to a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or Stroke is critical, the linger the CVA is untreated?

Answer 2

The more damage will be done to the brain.

Question 3

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke and requesting emergency assistance to begin treatment as soon as possible will?

Answer 3

Greatly implore the patients outcome.

Question 4

What is the best way to assess whether or not a patient is having a stroke to use?

Answer 4

The acronym F.A.S.T.

Question 5

F in F.A.S.T. acronym means Face Drooping referring to?

Answer 5

Signs of asymmetry (not even) when the patient smiles.

Question 6

A in F.A.S.T. acronym means Arm Weakness referring to?

Answer 6

The patient experiencing numbness or weakness in one arm when lifting both arms.

Question 7

S in F.A.S.T. acronym means Speech Difficulty referring to?

Answer 7

Patient’s speech being slurred of difficult to understand.

Question 8

T in F.A.S.T. acronym means Time to Call 9-1-1 referring to?

Answer 8

Call 9-1-1 because the patient has this symptoms, take note of the symptoms and time of onset.

Question 9

What are other symptoms of Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or Stroke to watch for?

Answer 9

Sudden onset of severe headache, difficult seeing in one or both eyes and loss of balance.