Fainting, Seizure, Stroke

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a cause of syncope?

• Cardiac conditions

• Hypotension

• High Blood Pressure

• Heat illness

During a seizure, which of the following actions should you AVOID?

• Timing the seizure.

• Loosening tight clothing.

• Placing something in the person's mouth.

• Cushioning the person's head.

A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is best described as:

• A type of hemorrhagic stroke.

• A brief attack with stroke-like symptoms due to a temporary blockage.

• A prolonged seizure lasting more than 5 minutes.

• Fainting spell due to low blood sugar.

Which of the following is NOT a typical sign or symptom of a stroke, as emphasized by the F.A.S.T. acronym?

• Face drooping

• Arm weakness

• Speech difficulty

• Fever

After a seizure, it is generally appropriate to call 9-1-1 in all situations EXCEPT:

• The person has never had a seizure before.

• The person has difficulty breathing afterward.

• The person feels confused.

• The seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes.

True or False: Syncope is a disease.

• True

• False (Correct Answer)

True or False: It is important to hold down someone having a seizure to protect them from injury.

• True

• False (Correct Answer)

True or False: The main danger from fainting is the fainting episode itself.

• True

• False (Correct Answer)

True or False: If someone is having a stroke, it's best to wait and see if the symptoms go away before calling 9-1-1 to avoid unnecessary alarm.

• True

• False

True or False: After a seizure, if the person is having trouble breathing because of vomiting or fluids in their mouth, you should roll them onto their back.

• True

• False