Stroke Quiz

Question 1 of 15

1. Question

Which of these is the correct statement on what is stroke?

Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain stops because its blocked by a clot.
A sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate.
Stroke occurs when there is loss of blood flow to the heart.
Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain increases

Question 2 of 15

2. Question

The two types of stroke are:

Ischemic and vascular.
Ischemic and hemorrhagic
Embolic and hypertensive.
Hemorrhagic and cardiac

Question 3 of 15

3. Question

What major disabilities can result from stroke:

Paralysis
Hearing loss
Eye loss
None of the above

Question 4 of 15

4. Question

The two basic causes of stroke are:

Interruption in blood flow, a ruptured blood vessel.
Interruption in blood flow, decrease in heart rate.
Ruptured blood vessel, sudden increase in blood pressure.
Fever over 104°, increase in heart rate.

Question 5 of 15

5. Question

The biggest difference between a stroke and a TIA is:

A stroke is temporary, a TIA is permanent.
A stroke is permanent, a TIA is temporary.
There is no difference between a stroke and a TIA.
All of the above.

Question 6 of 15

6. Question

Three of the biggest risk factors for a stroke are:

Advanced age over 65, High blood pressure, Diabetes.
Smoking, obesity, liver disease.
Male gender, alcohol use, age < 65.
None of the above

Question 7 of 15

7. Question

Which of these are the most common signs and symptoms of a stroke?

Confusion, trouble speaking, vomiting, incontinence
Severe headache, dizziness, pain in heart
Sudden and severe headache, trouble seeing, sudden dizziness, confusion, weakness
All of the above

Question 8 of 15

8. Question

Three actions that must be taken if you suspect someone is having a stroke would be:

Check the pulse and blood pressure, give them an aspirin, have them lie down.
Provide reassurance, make them comfortable, call a family member.
Call for help, note the time, closely observe and remember the signs and symptoms.
Perform CPR, give them an aspirin, have them lie down

Question 9 of 15

9. Question

Stroke victims need:

Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy.
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy.
Speech therapy, medications, exercise.
All of the above

Question 10 of 15

10. Question

10; Lifestyle changes for stroke survivors and caregivers can include

Pressure sores, contractures, damaged gag reflex.
Muscle/nerve problems, Bladder/Bowl problems, Swallowing/Eating problems
Contractures, pressure sores, depression.
None of the above

Question 11 of 15

11. Question

Stoke is sometimes called Brain Attach:

True
False

Question 12 of 15

12. Question

Stoke occurs when blood flow to the brain stops

True
False

Question 13 of 15

13. Question

There are 3 types of stroke:

True
False

Question 14 of 15

14. Question

Stroke is not serious

True
False

Question 15 of 15

15. Question

Stroke is a leading cause of disability

True
False