The MD has ordered ASA 325mg po immediately upon arrival to floor. What should you do?
A. Administer the ASA per order. It is only one small pill. B. Hold the ASA until speech therapy sees the patient, but don`t call and notify the MD. C. Call the MD and let him/her know that the patient has not passed the dysphagia screen and must remain NPO until speech evaluation. Ask for another route for ASA (such as PR). D.
CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accident) is another name for a stroke.
A. True B. False
Where do you find the patient education materials for stroke?
A. Central Supply. B. The Learning Center. C. In the CareNotes System. D. In the KRAMES System.
After assessing your patient, what should you do next?
A. Initiate a Code Stroke by calling 3-1600. B. Call the patient`s MD and let them know about the patient`s symptoms. C. Wait 30 minutes and see if the symptoms resolve before taking any action. D. All of the above.
To activate a Code Stroke, call 3-1600.
Within what time frame after symptom onset must tPA be administered?
A. 8 hours B. 2 hours C. 3 hours D. 4 hours
END Stroke Awareness TEST
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