Title: Identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke and procedures for responding.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Responding to Emergencies

Identification should include the guidelines from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, in accordance with agency policy.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where can a home health aide access the guidelines from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross?
- What is the first step in recognizing a stroke?
- What is the first step in responding to a possible stroke?
- What information should a home health aide gather for emergency personnel?
- How are range-of-motion exercises helpful for a client recovering from a stroke?
- What safety measures must a home health aide consider when caring for a client post-stroke?