The acronym ________ can be used to remember the warning signs of a stroke.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


FAST

The acronym FAST is a method to remember common warning signs of a stroke. F stands for face - ask the person to smile. Is there a facial droop? A stands for arms - ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S stands for speech - ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred? T stands for time - how long have the warning signs been present. Activate 911 immediately.

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