Which of the following is a common risk factor for stroke?
High blood pressure
Low cholesterol levels
Regular physical activity
Consuming a balanced diet
#2
What is the most common type of stroke?
Hemorrhagic stroke
Transient ischemic attack
Embolic stroke
Ischemic stroke
#3
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?
Sudden confusion or trouble speaking
Severe headache with no known cause
Nausea or vomiting
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
#4
Which demographic group has the highest risk of stroke?
Children under 10 years old
Young adults aged 20-35
Adults aged 65 and older
Adolescents aged 12-18
#5
Which lifestyle factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of stroke?
Smoking
Regular exercise
Obesity
Excessive alcohol consumption
#6
Which artery is commonly affected in an ischemic stroke?
Middle cerebral artery
Basilar artery
Carotid artery
Vertebral artery
#7
What is the term for sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, typically occurring on one side of the body, which may be indicative of a stroke?
Paresthesia
Hemiparesis
Ataxia
Tremor
#8
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose strokes by visualizing blood flow in the brain?
MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound
CT scan
#9
What percentage of stroke patients experience long-term disabilities?
10%
25%
50%
80%
#10
Which medication is commonly administered during the acute phase of an ischemic stroke to dissolve blood clots?
Aspirin
Warfarin
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
Clopidogrel
#11
What is the primary goal of acute stroke treatment?