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How Much Do You Know About Stroke?

Which of these is a symptom of a stroke?
A. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
B. Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding
C. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination
D. All the above
How soon should medical care be sought after stroke symptoms appear?
A. Within three hours
B. Within six hours
C. Within 12 hours
D. Within 24 days
How do most strokes occur?
A. An artery that supplies blood to the heart becomes blocked
B. A vein in the neck becomes blocked
C. An artery that supplies blood and oxygen to the brain becomes blocked
D. All the above
What is a possible aftereffect of a stroke?
A. Loss of speech
B. Loss of mobility
C. Loss of memory
D. All the above
What is a silent stroke?
A. A stroke in which the person doesn’t speak
B. A stroke that occurs at night
C. A small stroke
D. A killer stroke
Which stroke risk factor can’t be changed?
A. Older age
B. Being overweight
C. Family history of stroke
D. A and C
Which of these is true about stroke risk?
A. Only medication can reduce your risk
B. Lifestyle changes can reduce your risk
C. There’s nothing you can do to change your risk
D. A and C
Which of the following can reduce your stroke risk?
A. Maintain a healthy weight
B. Eat a healthy low-fat diet
C. Exercise regularly
D. All the above
What is true about stroke risk among people with irregular heartbeats?
A. They have reduced risk
B. They have five times the risk if it is due to atrial fibrillation
C. They have the same risk
D. They have no risk
Managing which of these can also lower stroke risk?
A. Blood pressure
B. Cholesterol
C. Diabetes
D. All the above

For more information, visit the National Stroke Association at www.stroke.org.

© StayWell Custom Communications. Information is the opinion of the sourced authors and organizations. Personal decisions regarding health, diet, and exercise should be made only after consultation with the reader's own medical advisers. This material may not be reproduced for redistribution without written permission from StayWell Custom Communications.

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