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Which defining features are characteristics of a stroke? - ANSWER-Primary involvement of the central nervous system Ischemic or hemorrhagic cause Sudden onset of signs and symptoms The two main types of stroke are ischemic and ______________. - ANSWER-Hemorrhagic An abnormal finding in any one of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale assessment areas is associated with what probability of stroke? - ANSWER-72% Within how much time from the patient's arrival at the facility sho...

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Stroke - Pre-Assessment/ Questions with Certified Solution Which conditions should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis for a patient who presents with signs and symptoms of acute stroke? - Answer: Seizure disorder Migraine Hypoglycemia Noncontrast computed tomography is an acceptable acute brain imaging option for patients with suspected acute stroke. - Answer: True What percentage of embolic strokes are associated with atrial fibrillation? - Answer: Between 15-20%...

Stroke - Pre-Assessment/ Questions with Certified Solution What is the ideal time frame for the administration of endovascular therapy? - Answer: Within 6 hrs of symptom onset The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) evaluates which areas? - Answer: Motor function Visual fields Language deficits Level of consciousness Within how much time from the patient's arrival at the facility should a brain imaging scan be interpreted? - Answer: 45 minutes Which actions...

Stroke - Pre-Assessment/ Questions with Certified Solution Which defining features are characteristics of a stroke? - Answer: Primary involvement of the central nervous system Ischemic or hemorrhagic cause Sudden onset of signs and symptoms Within how much time from the patient's arrival at the facility should brain imaging be ordered for a patient with a suspected stroke? - Answer: 10 min A key decision point when providing care for a patient with a stroke is to determine whet...