Medical, OB/GYNQuestion 60 of 100
The classic signs of a stroke can be quickly screened using:
a.The rule of nines
b.The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (facial droop, arm drift, speech)
c.The Glasgow burn scale
d.OPQRST only
Explanation
The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale checks for facial droop, arm drift, and abnormal speech. Any one abnormal finding suggests a possible stroke and the need for rapid transport.
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