NIH Stroke Scale Group D Complete Patient 1-6 Certification Exam
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, NIHSS Scoring Items Reference
The NIHSS consists of 15 items (some with subparts) with a maximum total score
of 42. Higher scores indicate greater stroke severity.
Item Description Scoring Range
1a Level of Consciousness 0–3
1b LOC Questions (month, age) 0–2
1c LOC Commands (open/close eyes, grip/release) 0–2
2 Best Gaze 0–2
3 Visual Fields 0–3
4 Facial Palsy 0–3
5a Motor Arm (Left) 0–4
5b Motor Arm (Right) 0–4
6a Motor Leg (Left) 0–4
6b Motor Leg (Right) 0–4
7 Limb Ataxia 0–2
8 Sensory 0–2
9 Best Language 0–3
10 Dysarthria 0–2
11 Extinction/Inattention 0–2
Actual Exam 2026/2027 – Complete Exam-Style Questions | 100%
Verified – Pass Guaranteed – A+ Graded
, NIHSS Scoring Items Reference
The NIHSS consists of 15 items (some with subparts) with a maximum total score
of 42. Higher scores indicate greater stroke severity.
Item Description Scoring Range
1a Level of Consciousness 0–3
1b LOC Questions (month, age) 0–2
1c LOC Commands (open/close eyes, grip/release) 0–2
2 Best Gaze 0–2
3 Visual Fields 0–3
4 Facial Palsy 0–3
5a Motor Arm (Left) 0–4
5b Motor Arm (Right) 0–4
6a Motor Leg (Left) 0–4
6b Motor Leg (Right) 0–4
7 Limb Ataxia 0–2
8 Sensory 0–2
9 Best Language 0–3
10 Dysarthria 0–2
11 Extinction/Inattention 0–2
