Stroke Learning Objectives

Question 1

What is ischemic attack?

Answer 1

blood flow to the brain region is interrupted because of a BLOCKAGE in the artery

Question 2

What is hemorrhagic stroke?

Answer 2

due to RUPTURE of blood vessels

Question 3

What is intracerebral stroke?

Answer 3

bleeding into the brain itself

Question 4

List common symptoms and signs of stroke

Answer 4

• FAST (face, arms, speech, time)
• inability to move body parts
• double visions
• dizziness
• confusion
• severe headache

Question 5

List risk factors for stroke

Answer 5

• hypertension
• diabetes
• obesity
• tobacco use
• elevated cholesterol or hyperlipidemia

Question 6

identify primary prevention strategies for stroke

Answer 6

• treatment of modifiable risk like hypertension
• stop smoking cigarettes
• treatment of high cholesterol
• alcohol consumption
• decreasing obesity by increasing physical activity

Question 7

identify secondary prevention strategies for stroke

Answer 7

refers to prevention of repeated stroke