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What is the primary purpose of assessing the patient's medical history, medications, and allergies in stroke assessment?
What is the primary purpose of assessing the patient's medical history, medications, and allergies in stroke assessment?
- To identify any potential contraindications to specific stroke treatments (correct)
- To establish the timeline of symptom onset
- To assess the patient's response to stroke symptoms
- To determine if the patient is a candidate for IV fibrinolytics
Which component of the NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) assesses the patient's ability to understand and produce language?
Which component of the NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) assesses the patient's ability to understand and produce language?
- Language (aphasia) (correct)
- Visual facial palsy
- Sensory impairment
- Motor arm and leg
What is the recommended timeframe for assessing a patient with suspected stroke using NIHSS after their arrival?
What is the recommended timeframe for assessing a patient with suspected stroke using NIHSS after their arrival?
- Within 45 minutes
- Within 60 minutes
- Within 10 minutes (correct)
- Within 30 minutes
