Questions: What is the time goal for neurologic assessment by the stroke team or designee and noncontrast computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging performed after hospital arrival? CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes

What is the time goal for neurologic assessment by the stroke team or designee and noncontrast computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging performed after hospital arrival?

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER

10 minutes

15 minutes

20 minutes

25 minutes
Transcript text: What is the time goal for neurologic assessment by the stroke team or designee and noncontrast computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging performed after hospital arrival? CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes
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The answer is the second one: 15 minutes.

Explanation for each option:

  • 10 minutes: This is generally too short a time frame for a comprehensive neurologic assessment and imaging to be completed after hospital arrival.

  • 15 minutes: This is the correct answer. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guidelines recommend that a neurologic assessment by the stroke team or designee and noncontrast CT or MRI should be performed within 15 minutes of hospital arrival for patients suspected of having a stroke.

  • 20 minutes: While this is a reasonable time frame, it is not the recommended goal according to the guidelines.

  • 25 minutes: This is longer than the recommended time frame and could delay critical treatment for stroke patients.

In summary, the goal is to have the neurologic assessment and imaging done within 15 minutes of hospital arrival to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.

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