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Am I Having a Stroke? Symptom Quiz

Quick, free stroke symptoms test to check your knowledge. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Jhamy GaculaUpdated Aug 26, 2025
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This quiz helps you recognize common stroke warning signs, so you can respond calmly if you're asking am I having a stroke? Learn what to watch for and what to do next. If your concerns overlap with other issues, try did i have a seizure, explore the brain tumor quiz, or see the do i have ms quiz.

When someone suddenly shows a drooping smile on one side, what is your first move?
Call emergency services immediately and note when it started
Watch for a few hours to see if it improves
Search online for home remedies first
Call their primary care office to schedule the next available visit
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You notice a friend suddenly slurring words. What detail do you focus on sharing with responders?
The exact time the slurring began
What they ate for lunch yesterday
Their favorite activities
Their history of high blood pressure and medications
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A coworker suddenly reports double vision with trouble walking. What do you do next?
Call emergency services; these can be stroke signs
Offer coffee and wait to see if it passes
Drive them to urgent care yourself
Check whether they have atrial fibrillation and list medications for responders
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Your neighbor suddenly cannot lift one arm. Which quick check helps confirm urgency?
Ask them to smile and repeat a simple phrase
Have them drink water and rest
Check their pulse and ignore other signs
Review their blood pressure history while calling for help
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A sudden, severe headache with no known cause appears. Your best action is to:
Treat as a possible stroke and call emergency services
Give painkillers and wait
Suggest a nap and fluids
Ask about risk factors and share them when help arrives
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You witness sudden confusion and trouble understanding speech. What is your role?
Call emergency services and stay with the person
Test memory with tricky questions for 30 minutes
Drive them to the ER to save time
Collect their medical list and allergy info
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Which sudden change most alerts you to a less obvious stroke?
Abrupt loss of balance with nausea
Gradual tiredness after a long day
Mild thirst in the afternoon
Slowly worsening joint pain over months
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A friend with atrial fibrillation suddenly has blurred vision. What matters most now?
Immediate emergency call and time-of-onset note
Checking if they took caffeine today
Scheduling a cardiology follow-up next week
Waiting an hour to see if it clears
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Which prevention habit lowers stroke risk the most over time?
Keeping blood pressure under control as prescribed
Only taking vitamins when sick
Skipping routine checkups to avoid stress
Waiting until symptoms appear before acting
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You hear sudden garbled speech on a phone call. What should you say?
I am calling emergency services to your location now
Call me back in the morning if it continues
Drink water and try again later
Do you have any stroke risk factors I can tell responders?
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A person suddenly can not see out of one eye. Which mindset fits you best?
Unusual vision loss can be a stroke; act fast
It is probably eye strain; wait a day
Drive them to a clinic to avoid ambulance costs
Gather medical history while calling for help
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You are planning ahead in case of emergencies. What do you prepare?
List of medications, allergies, and emergency contacts
A plan to post on social media first
A personal checklist of FAST signs on the fridge
A habit of noting symptom start times
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You notice sudden numbness on one side with trouble walking. What extra detail do you look for?
Any abrupt vision or balance changes
What they had for breakfast three days ago
Whether they can drive themselves to the hospital
Known conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol
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Facial droop, arm weakness, and speech difficulty appear at once. What is your timing rule?
Every minute counts; call now and note the time
Give it until the end of the day
Wait for a family member to arrive first
Call now and mention any blood thinner use
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You are teaching a child what to do if grandpa suddenly slurs words. What do you emphasize?
Call for help right away and say when it started
Offer candy to raise energy
Tell grandpa to drive to the clinic
Know grandpa's medical conditions and medications
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A sudden, unexplained fall is followed by dizziness. How do you frame it?
Possible stroke; check for other sudden signs and call
Probably clumsiness; ignore
Drive them to get fresh air
Call and share recent blood pressure readings
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Which action is safest while waiting for emergency services?
Keep the person seated or lying safely and monitor breathing
Give them food and drinks to keep energy up
Encourage them to walk it off
Gather their ID, insurance card, and med list
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You are unsure if symptoms are stroke or migraine, but they are sudden and new. What is your default?
Treat as stroke and call emergency services
Wait for a friend's opinion
Search videos for home tests and wait
Call and mention any migraine history to responders
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For long-term protection, which routine matters most?
Taking prescribed BP, cholesterol, or AFib meds consistently
Relying on supplements instead of prescriptions
Only exercising on holidays
Learning to drive quickly to the ER
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You spot sudden word-finding trouble in a normally talkative friend. What is your observation style?
Note the exact phrase they struggled with and when it began
Assume they are tired and change the topic
Ask them to drive home and rest
Ask about medical history to share with EMS
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You plan a community event on stroke. What do you lead with?
FAST signs and the importance of calling right away
A contest for best home remedy
Stories about waiting it out
Risk factors and prevention steps people can take
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Calling emergency services is faster than driving yourself during a suspected stroke
True
False
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Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes can be a stroke sign
True
False
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Waiting for symptoms to improve on their own is the safest choice during a suspected stroke
True
False
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High blood pressure management helps prevent strokes over time
True
False
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Only older adults can have strokes
True
False
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Noting the exact time symptoms began helps guide treatment
True
False
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A stroke can cause sudden dizziness or loss of balance
True
False
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If speech is slurred but the person feels fine, it is safe to wait until morning
True
False
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Quitting smoking and controlling diabetes can lower stroke risk
True
False
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  1. No Immediate Concern -

    Your responses in this am i having a stroke quiz show no clear warning signs right now. Continue to monitor your health, revisit this stroke quiz periodically, and practice the FAST acronym to stay informed about facial drooping, arm weakness, and speech changes.

  2. Mild Caution -

    You've indicated subtle symptoms - like brief numbness or lightheadedness - that warrant attention. If these signs persist or worsen, consider scheduling a check-up or retaking the did i have a stroke quiz, and keep a symptom diary to share with your healthcare provider.

  3. Moderate Alert -

    Your answers point to moderate stroke indicators such as slight facial droop or arm weakness. It's wise to contact your doctor for guidance, note the exact onset time of symptoms, and have someone drive you in for evaluation.

  4. High-Risk Warning -

    You've flagged multiple key red flags - speech difficulty, sudden severe headache, one-sided numbness - that signal a high stroke risk. Act quickly: call your medical provider or 911 immediately and be ready to share your FAST observations.

  5. Critical Emergency -

    Your results suggest an active stroke event that requires immediate emergency care. Dial 911 without delay, stay calm, keep your airway clear, and have someone nearby relay symptom timing to first responders.

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