Platinum Cardiac Practice Exam

Which sign would indicate stroke in a patient presenting with acute neurologic symptoms?

Chest pain Dizziness Facial droop Shortness of breath

Correct Answer:

Facial droop

Explanation:

Recognizing a focal neurological deficit is key. Facial droop reflects weakness of the facial muscles on one side, usually from a brain or nerve pathway disruption caused by a stroke. In someone with sudden neurologic symptoms, this unilateral facial weakness localizes to the brain’s motor areas and is a hallmark sign of an acute cerebrovascular event. Chest pain and shortness of breath point more to cardiac or pulmonary problems, while dizziness is nonspecific and can come from many causes. That contrast makes facial droop the best indicator of stroke here. In practice, assess quickly using the FAST approach: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call emergency services.

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