911 Scenario - Questions

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9-1-1 Scenario: Stroke

Listen to the audio clip and then test yourself by answering the following questions.

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1: What is the medical term for stroke?
	A: Cardiovascular event
	B: Cerebral vascular accident
	C: Conscious and alert
	D: Myocardial infarction

2: Why is the time of onset important with strokes?
	A: To be aware of the time the patient had medical problems
	B: To define the "door to drug" time for thrombolytic therapy
	C: To advise the responding units they have time since the patient is relatively stable
	D: Because the time is needed for patient contact reports

3: Does the patient have an altered level of consciousness simply by not talking and not functioning?
	A: Yes
	B: No

4: Is there an appropriate indication for clot busting therapy as requested by the family on scene?
	A: Yes, it is always appropriate in strokes.
	B: No, it is too new and is not appropriate.
	C: Maybe, depending on the type of stroke and the health and medical history of the patient.