Author Question: Which of the following is the best answer to the question, Are all stroke patients paralyzed on one ... (Read 62 times)

washai · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following is the best answer to the question, Are all stroke patients paralyzed on one side of their body?

a. Yes. Both the arm and leg on the same side will always be paralyzed.
b. No. Some patients suffering a stroke will show no signs of paralysis at all.
c. No. Paralysis can occur on both sides of the body and in different limbs.
d. No. Some stroke patients may have only slight weakness on one side of their bodies.

Question 2

When assessing a patient with a possible stroke, the priority of care is:

a. identifying risk factors for stroke.
b. determining if there is a family history of stroke.
c. recognizing the signs of a stroke.
d. determining the type of stroke.