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Stroke (CVA) or Mini-Stroke (TIA) Teach Back Education
EXAMPLE OF TEACH BACK LANGUAGE: “I want to be sure we did a good
job teaching you about your Stroke (CVA) or Mini-Stroke (TIA). There’s a lot of
information so I want to make sure we didn’t miss anything.”
Patient given BHM Stroke Education handout
Patient educated using Teach Back
Patient received additional stroke education from (check all that apply): MD or NP
Patient can explain in his/her own words what stroke or mini-stroke means. Arteries
carry blood and oxygen to the brain. A stroke occurs when one of these arteries to the
brain either is blocked by plaque or blood clot (ischemic) or bursts (hemorrhagic).
Mini-stroke occurs when an artery is blocked for a short period of time, temporarily
slowing or stopping blood flow to the brain.
Patient knows to call 911 right away for signs or symptoms of stroke. Act FAST!
F(ace) droop. A(rm) drifting downward. S(peech) slurred. T(ime) to call 911
immediately.
Patient can name signs and symptoms of stroke: sudden numbness or weakness of
the face, arm, or leg; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden confusion or
trouble speaking/understanding; sudden dizziness, trouble walking, or loss of balance;
sudden severe headache
Patient can name risk factors beyond his/her control: increasing age; gender – more
men have stroke but more women die from stroke; race – African American or
Hispanic American at higher risk of stroke; family history of stroke.
Patient can name risk factors or medical conditions that can be managed or
treated: high blood pressure; afib; heart disease; carotid artery disease; high
cholesterol; diabetes; prior stroke, TIA or heart attack; sickle cell disease.
Patient can name lifestyle choices that increase his/her risk of stroke: smoking or
exposure to second-hand smoke, heavy alcohol use, physical inactivity, obesity, diet
high in fat, cholesterol or sodium.
Patient given Stroke Risk Scorecard
Patient knows importance of follow-up care after discharge.
Patient knows importance of taking medications prescribed at discharge. Statins
help lower cholesterol. Anti-thrombotics reduce the risk of blood clots.
This tool is NOT part of the permanent medical record.
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