NREMT Neurological Emergencies & Stroke Cares 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a key sign of a stroke?
- Fever and chills.
- Facial droop, arm weakness, speech difficulty (Correct answer)
- Chest pain.
- Back pain.
Correct answer: Facial droop, arm weakness, speech difficulty
Facial droop, arm weakness, and speech difficulty are common signs of stroke.
Question 2: What is the FAST acronym for stroke recognition?
- Face, Arms, Speech, Time (Correct answer)
- Feet, Alertness, Smiling, Touch.
- Face, Activity, Stamina, Temperature.
- Face, Anxiety, Swelling, Temperature.
Correct answer: Face, Arms, Speech, Time
FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call EMS.
Question 3: What is the most common cause of seizures?
- Epilepsy (Correct answer)
- Low blood pressure.
- Allergic reaction.
- Dehydration.
Correct answer: Epilepsy
Epilepsy is the most common cause, but other causes include trauma, fever, or hypoglycemia.
Question 4: What is the priority for a seizure patient?
- Hold them down.
- Ensure airway and protect from injury (Correct answer)
- Put something in their mouth.
- Give them water.
Correct answer: Ensure airway and protect from injury
Ensure airway safety, protect from injury, and provide oxygen if needed.
Question 5: What should be monitored after a seizure?
- Heart rate only.
- Airway, breathing, level of consciousness (Correct answer)
- Blood sugar only.
- Pupil size only.
Correct answer: Airway, breathing, level of consciousness
Check airway, breathing, and level of consciousness post-seizure.
Question 6: Why is early hospital transport important in stroke care?
- To increase blood pressure.
- To reduce brain damage (Correct answer)
- To perform surgery immediately.
- To prevent dehydration.
Correct answer: To reduce brain damage
Early treatment can reduce brain damage and improve outcomes.
Question 7: What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
- Permanent stroke.
- Temporary mini-stroke (Correct answer)
- Severe headache.
- Heart attack.
Correct answer: Temporary mini-stroke
A TIA is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, often called a mini-stroke.
Question 8: What should you avoid giving a stroke patient?
- Oxygen.
- IV fluids.
- Food or drink (Correct answer)
- Positioning.
Correct answer: Food or drink
Avoid giving food or drink as they may have difficulty swallowing.
Question 9: What is the best position for a conscious stroke patient?
- Flat on back.
- Head elevated (Correct answer)
- Trendelenburg position.
- Prone position.
Correct answer: Head elevated
Keep the patient with the head elevated to reduce intracranial pressure.
NREMT Neurological Emergencies & Stroke Cares 1
What is a key sign of a stroke?