Stroke Assessment and Treatment
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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?

  • 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?

  • Within 45 minutes
  • Within 60 minutes
  • Within 10 minutes (correct)
  • Within 30 minutes

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