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Question #: 10
Topic #: 4
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To assess a patient with a stroke there are two major assessment tools the Cincinnati Stroke Scale and the Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen. Which one of these two tools uses arm drift as a diagnostic tool?

  • A. Neither
  • B. Cincinnati Stroke Scale
  • C. Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen
  • D. Both
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
The Cincinnati stroke scale uses arm drift as a diagnostic tool. Ask the patient to lift both arms up in front of them, close their eyes and watch for an arm to drift downward. If there is a drift downward on one arm then assess for a CVA on that side.
by [deleted] at March 10, 2025, 7:49 a.m.

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