SalusPrep

EMT-Basic NREMT®

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Assessment

Stroke Scale

Sudden hemiparesis

How this exercise works

Review FAST findings (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) and vital context, then choose the best EMS action, usually rapid stroke-center transport when signs are positive.

Fundamental concept

FAST screening, time-sensitive transport, and prehospital actions that preserve eligibility for hospital stroke interventions.

Read: Stroke Recognition and EMS Action →

Scenario

62-year-old with sudden right facial droop, right arm drift, slurred speech, 15 minutes ago.

Face droop

Yes

Arm drift

Yes

Speech slurred

Yes

Choose the best action.