Stroke identification

Question 1

Who is at risk of stroke?

Accepted Answer

All of these are correct

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People with hypertension, cardiac disease or family history

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People over 55

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People who have diabetes, are obese, excessive alcohol intake and smokers

Question 2

How soon after symptoms appear is it recommended thrombotic treatment be started?

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3-4.5 hours

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Within 12 hours

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Time is not a factor in stroke treatment

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5-7 hours

Question 3

What is the definition of stroke?

Accepted Answer

Rapid onset of focal neurological deficit lasting more than 24 hours with no apparent cause other than disruption to blood flow to the brain.

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Rapid onset of focal neurological deficit lasting less then 12 hours

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Necrosis of heart muscle due to impeded blood flow to the coronary arteries

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None of these are correct

Question 4

What are the main symptoms of stroke?

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All of these are correct

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Weakness or numbness in limb and Facial weakness or numbness.

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Difficulty speaking or understanding others and Dizziness

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Headache and Blurred vision

Question 5

At what age does the risk of stroke begin to double each decade for men and women respectively?

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55, 55

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45, 65

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75, 65

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The risk of stoke does not increase with age regardless of gender

Question 6

Select the most correct statement

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Stroke is the most common cause of permanent disability in adults and one of the most common causes of death worldwide.

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Stroke is not a severe or lifelong problem with most people regaining normal function quickly.

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With high awareness levels in the community, the impact of stroke is minimal to society.

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All of these are correct

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