by alex
Understanding strokes is crucial for timely intervention and effective treatment. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on various aspects of strokes, from symptoms and risk factors to prevention and treatment options. Sharpen your awareness and potentially save a life by knowing the facts. Ready to test your knowledge?
Stroke Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary cause of a stroke?
High blood pressure
Diabetes
High cholesterol
Obesity
2. Which type of stroke is caused by a blockage in an artery?
Hemorrhagic stroke
Ischemic stroke
Transient ischemic attack
Embolic stroke
3. What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA) often referred to as?
Minor stroke
Silent stroke
Mini-stroke
Partial stroke
4. Which symptom is NOT typically associated with a stroke?
Sudden confusion
Severe headache
Chest pain
Numbness on one side of the body
5. Which acronym is used to help remember the signs of a stroke?
FAST
RICE
CPR
ABC
6. What is the first step you should take if you suspect someone is having a stroke?
Give them water
Call emergency services
Help them lie down
Offer them food
7. Which lifestyle change can significantly reduce the risk of stroke?
Increasing salt intake
Smoking cessation
Consuming more sugar
Reducing physical activity
8. Which part of the brain is most commonly affected by strokes?
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Cerebrum
Hippocampus
9. What is the primary goal of stroke treatment?
Lower cholesterol levels
Restore blood flow to the brain
Reduce fever
Increase blood sugar levels
10. Which medication is commonly used to dissolve blood clots in stroke patients?
Aspirin
Insulin
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
Beta blockers
