Emergency Medical Response Quiz

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What should be done if the patient's blood glucose level is below 60 or above 400?

Perform a Rapid Arterial Occlusion Evaluation (RACE) Scale

Administer oral glucose immediately

Initiate rapid transport to a specialty stroke center

Refer to Adult Diabetic/Glucose Protocol #41 (correct)

Which statement about scene time during a suspected stroke situation is true?

Scene time should be less than 10 minutes regardless of assessment findings. (correct)

Transportation should begin before completing the stroke assessment.

Scene time can exceed 10 minutes if the patient is stable.

Detailed documentation should take precedence over rapid transport.

What does an abnormal finding in the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale indicate?

There is no need for further intervention; the hospital can be notified.

The patient should be assessed for a possible diabetic emergency.

The patient can safely remain at the scene for additional evaluation.

The patient must be transported to the nearest appropriate facility without delay. (correct)

Which action is NOT recommended during the initial medical care of a suspected stroke?

Delaying transport for extensive procedures and reassessments (A) Signup and view all the answers

In assessing arm drift for the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, what indicates an abnormal finding?

One arm drifts down compared to the other (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?

It focuses on assessing the function of the patient's arms, speech, and facial movement. (A) Signup and view all the answers

If the patient's blood glucose level is below 60 or above 400 during a suspected stroke, which protocol should be followed?

ADULT DIABETIC/GLUCOSE PROTOCOL #41 (A) Signup and view all the answers

When assessing a patient for a suspected stroke, paramedics should prioritize:

Transporting the patient to a facility equipped for stroke care. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct sequence of actions for a suspected adult stroke case.

Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale and RACE, 12-lead ECG, Blood glucose (B) Signup and view all the answers

The RACE scale is specifically used to assess:

The presence of a large vessel occlusion, a type of stroke. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended scene time for a suspected stroke patient?

Less than 10 minutes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following protocols should be followed if a patient's blood glucose level is below 60 or above 400 during a suspected stroke?

ADULT DIABETIC/GLUCOSE PROTOCOL #41 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an abnormal finding in the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale for arm drift?

One arm drifts down compared to the other (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these actions is NOT specifically recommended during the initial medical care of a suspected stroke?

Performing a CT scan immediately (D) Signup and view all the answers

When assessing a patient for a suspected stroke, which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as something to be documented?

The patient's vital signs (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Protocol 47, which of the following actions should be taken for a patient suspected of having a stroke?

Initiate rapid transport to the nearest most appropriate stroke facility if any abnormal finding is detected on the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A patient exhibits facial droop on one side but has no other abnormal findings in the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale. What is the recommended action based on Protocol 47?

Transport to the nearest facility, as any abnormal finding is a reason for transport. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum recommended time for a paramedic to remain on scene with a patient suspected of having a stroke?

10 minutes (D) Signup and view all the answers

During the initial medical care for a suspected stroke, a paramedic determines the patient's blood glucose level is below 60. Which of the following actions is most appropriate based on Protocol 47?

Refer to the ADULT DIABETIC/GLUCOSE PROTOCOL #41 for further guidance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When assessing a suspected adult stroke, what information should be documented beyond the findings on the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale and the RACE scale?

The patient's medication history, including anticoagulants. (C) Signup and view all the answers