GMA Comprehensive Practice Exam

In the FAST stroke assessment, which symptom corresponds to the 'F' component?

Arm weakness Face drooping Speech difficulty Time to call emergency

Correct Answer:

Face drooping

Explanation:

The main idea here is recognizing signs of a possible stroke quickly using the FAST mnemonic. F stands for Face, so the symptom linked to this component is face drooping. To check it, ask the person to smile or show their teeth and look for an uneven smile or a face that appears numb on one side. That facial weakness on one side is a common stroke sign. Arm weakness would relate to raising both arms to see if one drifts down, and speech difficulty involves repeating a simple sentence to check for slurred or strange speech. Time to call emergency emphasizes acting fast once a stroke is suspected. So, the symptom matching the F component is face drooping.

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