1. Describe what is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), also called a stroke.
2. What are the two major types of stroke?
3. What are 5 major causes of stroke?
4. What are the symptoms of a stroke?
5. Explain why two major priorities for a potential stroke victim are time and airway.
6. What is a code gray in the hospital? How does it relate to the ruling out and/or treatment of a stroke? What diagnostic imaging test is essential for patients suspected of having a stroke?
7. Describe 5 treatment goals for the patient that has had a stroke.
8. What are 3 ways a stroke can be prevented?
9. What is a carotid ultrasound and why is it useful in the prevention of stroke? What is a carotid endarterectomy?
10. What about a patient with atrial fibrillation? What medication might they be placed on to prevent stroke? What surgical procedure might they undergo to prevent stroke?