stroke Flashcards
1
Q
causes of stroke
A
bleed or clot in brain
2
Q
what is the acronym for identifying a stroke
A
FAST
3
Q
what does the F stand for
A
face. asymmetry, cant smile
4
Q
what does the a stand for
A
arms. cant hold their arms up
5
Q
what does the s stand for
A
speech. slurring, not clear
6
Q
what does t stand for
A
time. to get to ground and block removed. critical.
7
Q
what are other symptoms of stroke
A
headache
paralysis
vision issues
difficulty swallowing
vomiting
incontinence
