3/17/25, 4:20 PM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Providers: Strokes
EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS
Providers: Strokes ACTUAL EXAM 2025\2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
\\VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
Transmit information to the rest of the body. A nerve is
a bundle of axons, also known as nerve fibers, and is
covered in three layers of connective tissue. There are
three types of peripheral nerves: motor (efferent),
Nerves
sensory (afferent), and autonomic. Each type is
responsible for different tasks; afferent nerves transmit
impulses toward the brain and efferent nerves transmit
impulses away from the brain.
Is a situation in which a patient exhibits signs and
Neurological emergency symptoms associated with a condition involving the
brain or spinal cord.
Transient Ischemic Attack. Results from temporary
blood flow restriction in the brain. Symptoms similar
TIA to a stroke yet resolve within minutes to hours. Also
known as a mini-stroke and is often a precursor to a
stroke
Cerebrovascular Accident. Occurs when blood flow
to / within the brain is completely restricted (cut off)
or reduced by a clot or rupture. Results in death of
CVA (Stroke) the brain tissue and hallmark signs indicating a lock of
oxygenation / nutrients to the affected area of the
brain. Stroke is the leading cause of long-term
disability in the United States
Ischemic Stroke A stroke secondary to a clot in the brain
Hemorrhagic Stroke A stroke secondary to the rupture of a blood vessel
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,3/17/25, 4:20 PM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Providers: Strokes
Sudden abnormal changes in the electrical activity in
Seizure
the brain
Peripheral Nervous System. Composed of the nerves
and ganglia outside of the central nervous system.
Divided into the sensory ( afferent ) and motor (
efferent ) divisions which are each divided into
PNS
somatic and visceral divisions. The visceral motor
division, also known as the autonomic nervous system
( ANS ) is further divided into the sympathetic and
parasympathetic divisions
Central Nervous System Composed of the brain and
CNS
spinal cord
Neuron A single nerve cell. Neurons conduct nerve signals.
A head injury ( blunt force or penetration ) that
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
disrupts normal brain function
The branch of medicine regarding disorders and
Neurology
conditions of the nervous system
History of present illness. Especially helpful with
seizure patients or repeat stroke patients / patients
HPI
who have recently been diagnosed with TIA indicating
impending CVA
Nerves transmit information to the rest of the body. A
nerve is a bundle of axons, also known as nerve fibers,
and is covered in three layers of connective tissue.
Nerve
There are three types of peripheral nerves: motor (
efferent ), sensory ( afferent ), and autonomic. Spinal
nerves are examples of nerves.
Motor ( efferent ) Nerves Transmit impulses away from the brain
Sensory ( Afferent ) Transmit impulses toward the brain
Nerves
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, 3/17/25, 4:20 PM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Providers: Strokes
A neurological emergency is a situation in which a
Neurological Emergency patient exhibits signs and symptoms associated with a
condition involving the brain of spinal cord.
An arrhythmia of the heart known to result in clot
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
formation leading to strokes
A system used to test and identify three common
Cincinnati Prehospital
abnormal findings in suspected stroke patients: Facial
Stroke Scale (CPSS)
droop, arm drift, and abnormal speech
LAPSS is a system used to test and identify a stroke.
LAPSS Assesses:
Age
Los Angeles Prehospital
Glucose
Stroke Screen ( LAPSS )
Baseline
Facial Droop
Grips
Arm Strength
Altered mental status - presentation of behavioral
changes outside of the norm due to an alteration in
AMS
brain function. ( ie. changes in cognition, confusion,
amnesia, disorientation, etc. )
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EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS
Providers: Strokes ACTUAL EXAM 2025\2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
\\VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
Transmit information to the rest of the body. A nerve is
a bundle of axons, also known as nerve fibers, and is
covered in three layers of connective tissue. There are
three types of peripheral nerves: motor (efferent),
Nerves
sensory (afferent), and autonomic. Each type is
responsible for different tasks; afferent nerves transmit
impulses toward the brain and efferent nerves transmit
impulses away from the brain.
Is a situation in which a patient exhibits signs and
Neurological emergency symptoms associated with a condition involving the
brain or spinal cord.
Transient Ischemic Attack. Results from temporary
blood flow restriction in the brain. Symptoms similar
TIA to a stroke yet resolve within minutes to hours. Also
known as a mini-stroke and is often a precursor to a
stroke
Cerebrovascular Accident. Occurs when blood flow
to / within the brain is completely restricted (cut off)
or reduced by a clot or rupture. Results in death of
CVA (Stroke) the brain tissue and hallmark signs indicating a lock of
oxygenation / nutrients to the affected area of the
brain. Stroke is the leading cause of long-term
disability in the United States
Ischemic Stroke A stroke secondary to a clot in the brain
Hemorrhagic Stroke A stroke secondary to the rupture of a blood vessel
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,3/17/25, 4:20 PM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Providers: Strokes
Sudden abnormal changes in the electrical activity in
Seizure
the brain
Peripheral Nervous System. Composed of the nerves
and ganglia outside of the central nervous system.
Divided into the sensory ( afferent ) and motor (
efferent ) divisions which are each divided into
PNS
somatic and visceral divisions. The visceral motor
division, also known as the autonomic nervous system
( ANS ) is further divided into the sympathetic and
parasympathetic divisions
Central Nervous System Composed of the brain and
CNS
spinal cord
Neuron A single nerve cell. Neurons conduct nerve signals.
A head injury ( blunt force or penetration ) that
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
disrupts normal brain function
The branch of medicine regarding disorders and
Neurology
conditions of the nervous system
History of present illness. Especially helpful with
seizure patients or repeat stroke patients / patients
HPI
who have recently been diagnosed with TIA indicating
impending CVA
Nerves transmit information to the rest of the body. A
nerve is a bundle of axons, also known as nerve fibers,
and is covered in three layers of connective tissue.
Nerve
There are three types of peripheral nerves: motor (
efferent ), sensory ( afferent ), and autonomic. Spinal
nerves are examples of nerves.
Motor ( efferent ) Nerves Transmit impulses away from the brain
Sensory ( Afferent ) Transmit impulses toward the brain
Nerves
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, 3/17/25, 4:20 PM EMT Renewal Neurological Emergencies for BLS Providers: Strokes
A neurological emergency is a situation in which a
Neurological Emergency patient exhibits signs and symptoms associated with a
condition involving the brain of spinal cord.
An arrhythmia of the heart known to result in clot
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
formation leading to strokes
A system used to test and identify three common
Cincinnati Prehospital
abnormal findings in suspected stroke patients: Facial
Stroke Scale (CPSS)
droop, arm drift, and abnormal speech
LAPSS is a system used to test and identify a stroke.
LAPSS Assesses:
Age
Los Angeles Prehospital
Glucose
Stroke Screen ( LAPSS )
Baseline
Facial Droop
Grips
Arm Strength
Altered mental status - presentation of behavioral
changes outside of the norm due to an alteration in
AMS
brain function. ( ie. changes in cognition, confusion,
amnesia, disorientation, etc. )
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