Author Question: You have assessed a patient and found a patent airway, adequate breathing, and a strong radial ... (Read 22 times)

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You have assessed a patient and found a patent airway, adequate breathing, and a strong radial pulse. The patient is having no difficulty speaking and no facial droop, but exhibits a slight left arm drift. You should interpret these findings as:

a. not suggestive of a stroke.
b. suggestive of a stroke only if the patient's blood pressure is also elevated.
c. suggestive of a stroke only if the patient's pupils are not equal.
d. suggestive that a stroke may be occurring.

Question 2

Which of the following pieces of information is assessed by the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?

a. Blood glucose level
b. Presence or absence of facial droop
c. Duration of symptoms
d. Age of the patient