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What is the purpose of the Stroke / LVO Alert Standard?
What is the purpose of the Stroke / LVO Alert Standard?
- To assess the last known well time
- To outline the assessment of stroke patients
- To establish guidelines for patient transport (correct)
- To initiate treatment for stroke patients
Which assessment must be initiated for suspected stroke patients based on the application of guidelines?
Which assessment must be initiated for suspected stroke patients based on the application of guidelines?
- Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Screen (CPSS) (correct)
- VAN Score assessment
- Blood glucose level assessment only
- Blood pressure measurement
How is a patient determined to be VAN positive according to the text?
How is a patient determined to be VAN positive according to the text?
- By performing the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Screen (CPSS)
- By showing signs of weakness
- By having any abnormality in CPSS screening
- By having a positive CPSS screening and positive VAN Score (correct)
When is a patient considered positive for a Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) according to the text?
When is a patient considered positive for a Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) according to the text?
What should be done after establishing the last time the patient was seen normal?
What should be done after establishing the last time the patient was seen normal?
What is considered abnormal in the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Screen (CPSS)?
What is considered abnormal in the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Screen (CPSS)?
If a patient has a positive VAN Score, what should be done according to the text?
If a patient has a positive VAN Score, what should be done according to the text?
What is the appropriate destination for a patient who is positive for CPSS but has negative weakness and a positive VAN Score?
What is the appropriate destination for a patient who is positive for CPSS but has negative weakness and a positive VAN Score?
When should a patient with stroke-like symptoms with an onset greater than 23 hours be transported to a Stroke Center?
When should a patient with stroke-like symptoms with an onset greater than 23 hours be transported to a Stroke Center?
What important tool is recommended to aid in capturing patient information for the receiving facility?
What important tool is recommended to aid in capturing patient information for the receiving facility?
According to the guidelines, under what condition can a patient be transported to a Primary Stroke Center (PSC) instead of a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center (TCSC)?
According to the guidelines, under what condition can a patient be transported to a Primary Stroke Center (PSC) instead of a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center (TCSC)?
Which patient should be transported to a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center?
Which patient should be transported to a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center?
What does the VAN Score represent in the context of stroke alerts?
What does the VAN Score represent in the context of stroke alerts?
What information should ideally be included under 'I' in the #FILM tool for receiving facilities?
What information should ideally be included under 'I' in the #FILM tool for receiving facilities?
In what scenario should a patient be transported to a Primary Stroke Center instead of a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center?
In what scenario should a patient be transported to a Primary Stroke Center instead of a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center?
What is the purpose of the Stroke / LVO Alert Standard?
What is the purpose of the Stroke / LVO Alert Standard?
What is the significance of a positive Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Screen (CPSS)?
What is the significance of a positive Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Screen (CPSS)?
When is a patient considered VAN positive according to the text?
When is a patient considered VAN positive according to the text?
What action should be taken if the VAN Score is positive and the CPSS screening is negative?
What action should be taken if the VAN Score is positive and the CPSS screening is negative?
Which assessment must be completed to determine if a patient is positive for a Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO)?
Which assessment must be completed to determine if a patient is positive for a Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO)?
What does a positive VAN Score along with weakness indicate according to the text?
What does a positive VAN Score along with weakness indicate according to the text?
How can it be determined that a patient needs urgent transport to an appropriate receiving facility?
How can it be determined that a patient needs urgent transport to an appropriate receiving facility?
What should be done if a patient has a positive VAN Score and onset of symptoms within 23 hours?
What should be done if a patient has a positive VAN Score and onset of symptoms within 23 hours?
In what situation can a patient be transported to a Primary Stroke Center instead of a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center?
In what situation can a patient be transported to a Primary Stroke Center instead of a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center?
When should a family member or historian ideally accompany the patient to the hospital?
When should a family member or historian ideally accompany the patient to the hospital?
What does the #FILM tool primarily aid in capturing for the receiving facility?
What does the #FILM tool primarily aid in capturing for the receiving facility?
Which center should a patient be transported to if the distance to the Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center is more than 15 minutes further than that to the Primary Stroke Center?
Which center should a patient be transported to if the distance to the Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center is more than 15 minutes further than that to the Primary Stroke Center?
What should be done if a patient with stroke-like symptoms has an onset greater than 23 hours?
What should be done if a patient with stroke-like symptoms has an onset greater than 23 hours?
What is the recommended action for a patient who is positive for CPSS but negative weakness and has an onset of symptoms within 23 hours?
What is the recommended action for a patient who is positive for CPSS but negative weakness and has an onset of symptoms within 23 hours?
Why is it important to identify a family member or historian to accompany the patient to the hospital?
Why is it important to identify a family member or historian to accompany the patient to the hospital?
