Explain the process for administration of the Prehospital Cincinnati Stroke Scale
What will be an ideal response?
• The patient is asked to smile while the healthcare provider observes the patient for weakness on one side of the face.
• The patient is asked to hold both arms out with palms up and eyes closed for 10 seconds while the healthcare provider observes for weakness in one arm. If there is a weakness in both arms or if normal strength is determined, then the patient tests negative for CVA.
• The patient is asked to repeat a simple sentence—"The sky is blue in Cincinnati"—while the healthcare provider observes for difficulty in speech.
If any of the three components are found to be abnormal then it should be assumed that the patient is experiencing a stroke and should be treated as such.
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