TIA & Stroke

Question 1

What is a stroke

Answer 1

Full blockage of blood to the brain

Question 2

What is T.I.A.

Answer 2

Not full blochage

Question 3

S/S of T.I.A. stroke

Answer 3

Weakness and numbness of one side of the body
(facial problem)
Unable to speak/understand
decreased level of consciousness
shock/anxiety

Question 4

Treatments

Answer 4

Call 9/11
Treat for shock
Loosen tight clothing
put in comfortable position

Question 5

Drowning Treatment

Answer 5

Treat for shock
Suggest getting to a clinic
Suggest a flotation device
Suggest staying in the shallow end
(all above should be delivered gingerly)
Don't administer/prescribe anything
Coughing/Chest pain/Dizzyness