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Applying the South African 2026 stroke guidelines

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Question 1 of 15

1. Question

1. Stroke is considered a time-critical emergency because early intervention can improve outcomes:

A. True
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B. False
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Question 2 of 15

2. Question

2. Which of the following is the most common type of stroke?

A. Haemorrhagic stroke
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B. Transient ischaemic attack
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C. Ischaemic stroke
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D. Subarachnoid haemorrhage
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Question 3 of 15

3. Question

3. What is the primary purpose of a non-contrast CT scan in suspected stroke?

A. Identify brain tumours
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B. Rule out intracranial haemorrhage
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C. Assess cholesterol levels
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D. Measure blood glucose
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Question 4 of 15

4. Question

4. The FAST or BE-FAST screening tools are used to:

A. Treat stroke
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B. Diagnose hypertension
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C. Rapidly identify stroke symptoms
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D. Measure stroke severity
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Question 5 of 15

5. Question

5. Which of the following is included in Life’s Essential 8 for stroke prevention?

A. Healthy diet
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B. Physical activity
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C. Blood pressure control
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D. All of the above
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Question 6 of 15

6. Question

6. Alteplase should ideally be administered within what time window after stroke onset?

A. One hour
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B. Two hours
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C. 4.5 hours
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D. 24 hours
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Question 7 of 15

7. Question

7. Which of the following is a contraindication to alteplase?

A. Controlled blood pressure
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B. Recent major surgery
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C. Mild headache
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D. Normal platelet count
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Question 8 of 15

8. Question

8. A Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) is best described as:

A. Permanent brain damage
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B. Temporary neurological dysfunction without infarction
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C. Brain tumour
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D. Infection of the brain
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Question 9 of 15

9. Question

9. Which initial step is essential in suspected stroke management?

A. MRI scan
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B. ABC stabilisation (airway, breathing, circulation)
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C. Surgery
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D. Rehabilitation
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Question 10 of 15

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10. Stroke mimics may include:

A. Hypoglycaemia
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B. Seizure
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C. Migraine
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D. All of the above
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Question 11 of 15

11. Question

11. The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score increases with:

A. Decreasing stroke severity
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B. Increasing neurological impairment
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C. Better prognosis
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D. Lower risk of complications
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Question 12 of 15

12. Question

12. Posterior circulation strokes are often missed on the NIHSS:

A. True
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B. False
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Question 13 of 15

13. Question

13. What is the main goal of acute ischaemic stroke treatment?

A. Reduce cholesterol
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B. Restore cerebral perfusion
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C. Lower body temperature
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D. Increase blood sugar
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Question 14 of 15

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14. CT Perfusion (CTP) helps to:

A. Detect fractures
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B. Measure heart rate
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C. Differentiate core from penumbra
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D. Diagnose infections
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Question 15 of 15

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15. After alteplase administration, antiplatelet therapy should be:

A. Started immediately
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B. Given within one hour
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C. Withheld for at least 24 hours
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D. Never given
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