Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1056 of 1700
In the FAST stroke list, what does the F stand for?
- Fast heartbeat
- Frequent falls
- Facial drooping
- Fluid in the lungs
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Correct answer: Facial drooping
Look for a droop on one side of the face. The other letters are A for arm weakness, S for slurred speech, and T for time.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026