Stroke Crossword

3. The kind of doctor that assists with stroke management.
5. Difficulty swallowing
7. All ischemic stroke patients should be on _______ and/or Plavix.
9. True or false: The staff at LaGrange Hospital provide excellent patient care.
10. All stroke patients should wear these while in bed for VTE prophylaxis.
14. What to do before feeding a patient with stroke signs and symptoms.
16. This is the thrombolytic agent that can be given IV push for ischemic stroke patients that present within 4.5 hours of last known well time.
17. Who to call when your patient on the floor is exhibiting signs and symptoms of a stroke.
18. A mini stroke.

1. This can mimic signs and symptoms of a stroke.
2. Stroke patients should be seen by physical, occupational and ___________ therapy.
4. Stroke education should be __________ for each patient.
6. LaGrange Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission as a ______________.
8. Large vessel ____________.
11. This is the acronym for signs and symptoms of a stroke.
12. Time is ________.
13. The kind of stroke that is caused by bleeding in the brain.
15. Patients with a LDL greater than 70 should be on this.