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Study module: common in-hospital stroke complications + prevention bundles (high-yield)
High-yield complications module: aspiration pneumonia, DVT/PE, pressure injury, delirium, seizures, depression, falls. Organized as prevention bundles + monitoring cues.
ClinicianClinicianAdvanced30 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — prevention bundles must follow local order sets and policies.
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Any sudden neurologic deterioration, aspiration with respiratory compromise, or uncontrolled bleeding is an emergency: activate local escalation/rapid response immediately and follow unit protocol.
Key takeaways
- List common post-stroke inpatient complications
- Match each complication to a prevention bundle (high level)
- Identify monitoring cues and escalation triggers
- Support patient/family education for risk reduction
Aspiration pneumonia
- Dysphagia screen
- NPO rules
- Oral care
- Positioning
DVT/PE
- Early mobilization planning
- Prophylaxis per orders
- Hydration considerations
Pressure injury
- Turning schedule
- Skin checks
- Nutrition support
Delirium
- Sleep/wake support
- Reorientation
- Avoid polypharmacy where possible
Seizures
- Recognition
- Safety
- Escalation
Falls
- Mobility assessment
- Environment
- Assist devices as trained
Practice check
What you’ll practice
These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.
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