Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
What is F.A.S.T.?
A
Face
Arm
Speech
Time
2
Q
What is “F”?
A
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
3
Q
What is “A”?
A
Arm: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
4
Q
What is “S”?
A
Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence (such as, “The sky is blue.”). Is speech slurred? Can the person repeat the sentence correctly.
5
Q
What is “T”?
A
Time: Try to determine when the signals began. Call 9-1-1 immediately. Report the time of the onset to EMS personnel.
6
Q
How do you treat a stoke?
A
- Think F.A.S.T.
2. Provide care based on conditions found
