CVA

Question 1

what is a stroke

Answer 1

• a stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a blocked (ischemic -90%) or burst (hemorrhagic 10%)
• the duration, severity and location of cerebral ischemia determines the extent of brain function and thus the severity of stroke

Question 2

ischemic stroke

Answer 2

blood clot or blockage of blood flow to the brain tissue

Question 3

hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 3

burst or bleeding blood vessel in the brain

Question 4

Transient ischemic attack

Answer 4

• mini stroke

- warning sign of stroke

Question 5

risk factors for a stroke

Answer 5

• hypertension
• obesity
• smoking
• atrial fibrilation
• hyperlipidemia
• diabetes

Question 6

what are the symptoms of a stroke

Answer 6

• numbness or weakness of the face, arm, leg, especially one side of the body (hemiparesis)
• confusion or change in mental status
• trouble speaking or understanding speech
• visual disturbances
• difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
• sudden severe headache

Question 7

symptoms of stroke FAST

Answer 7

F: facial drooping, a section of the face usually only on one side, that is drooping and hard to move

A: arm weakness, the inablitiy to raise ones arm fully

S: speech difficulties, an inability or difficulty to understand or produce speech

T:Time, if one of the above showing , time is of essence call emergency services or go to the hospital

Question 8

Diagnosing a Stroke

Answer 8

• careful history, including onset of symptoms
• complete physical and neurological exam
• initial focus on Airway
• breathing
• circulation
• CAT SCAN -Immediately