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what does the stroke acronym f.a.s.t. stand for?
face, arms, speech, time
face, arm, sudden weakness, time to start cpr
falling down, arms, slurring words, time to start first aid

Explanation:

The F.A.S.T. acronym is a well - known mnemonic in the context of stroke recognition.

• Face: Check for facial drooping.
• Arms: Check for arm weakness (one arm may drift downward).
• Speech: Check for slurred or abnormal speech.
• Time: Time is of the essence as strokes need immediate medical attention. Note the time the symptoms started.

The second option mentions "sudden weakness" which is too general compared to the specific "arm" check in F.A.S.T. and also mentions "time to start CPR" which is not relevant to stroke (CPR is for cardiac arrest). The third option has "falling down" which is not part of the standard F.A.S.T. components.

Answer:

Face, arms, speech, time