NIH STROKE SCALE – ALL TEST GROUPS A-F (PATIENTS 1-6) PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2025/2026 | VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A + | PASS GUARANTEED | RECENT EDITION

NIH STROKE SCALE – ALL TEST GROUPS A-F (PATIENTS 1-6) PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2025/2026 | VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A + | PASS GUARANTEED | RECENT EDITION How does NIHSS help during handoff? - ANSWER️Provides a standardized neurologic baseline Why is consistent scoring important? - ANSWER️Ensures accurate comparison between assessments What should nurses avoid during NIHSS testing? - ANSWER️Coaching or helping the patient perform tasks Can NIHSS replace a full neuro exam? - ANSWER️No—it's a tool, not a complete assessment Who can perform the NIHSS? - ANSWER️Certified nurses and clinicians trained in the scale Why document changes in NIHSS promptly? - ANSWER️Any score change may indicate worsening stroke or new bleeding Score of 25 - ANSWER️Very severe stroke on NIHSS scale Score of 15-24 - ANSWER️Severe stroke on NIHSS scale Score of 5-14 - ANSWER️Mile to Moderately Severe stroke on NIHSS scale What does Motor Arm Right assess in NIHSS? - ANSWER️It evaluates the strength of the right arm, scored from 0 (normal) to 4 (no movement). What does Motor Leg Left assess in NIHSS? - ANSWER️It evaluates the strength of the left leg, scored from 0 (normal) to 4 (no movement). What does Motor Leg Right assess in NIHSS? - ANSWER️It evaluates the strength of the right leg, scored from 0 (normal) to 4 (no movement). What does Limb Ataxia assess in NIHSS? - ANSWER️It evaluates the presence of ataxia in the limbs, scored from 0 (no ataxia) to 2 (severe ataxia). What does Sensory assess in NIHSS? - ANSWER️It evaluates the patient's sensory loss, scored from 0 (normal) to 2 (severe loss). What does Best Language assess in NIHSS? - ANSWER️It evaluates the patient's ability to communicate, scored from 0 (normal) to 3 (no speech). What does Dysarthria assess in NIHSS? - ANSWER️It evaluates the clarity of the patient's speech, scored from 0 (normal) to 2 (unintelligible). What does Extinction and Inattention assess in NIHSS? - ANSWER️It evaluates the patient's awareness of stimuli on both sides, scored from 0 (normal) to 2 (extinction/inattention). What is the scoring range for the NIHSS? - ANSWER️The total NIHSS score ranges from 0 (no stroke) to 42 (severe stroke). What does a total NIHSS score of 0 indicate? - ANSWER️It indicates no stroke symptoms or neurological deficits. What does a total NIHSS score of 1-4 indicate? - ANSWER️It indicates a minor stroke with mild symptoms. What does a total NIHSS score of 5-15 indicate? - ANSWER️It indicates a moderate stroke with significant symptoms. Score of 1-5 - ANSWER️Mild stroke on NIHSS scale What NIHSS measures - ANSWER️measures severity of symptoms of stroke NIHSS areas of assessment - ANSWER️Level of consciousness Vision Extraoccular movements Facial Palsy Limb strength Ataxia Sensation Speech and language Grading scale of NIHSS - ANSWER️3 or 4 point scale Scores range from 0-42 Score of 25 - ANSWER️Very severe stroke on NIHSS scale What is the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)? - ANSWER️A clinical tool used to assess the severity of stroke symptoms and predict patient outcomes. What does Level of Consciousness assess in NIHSS? - ANSWER️It evaluates the patient's alertness and responsiveness, scored from 0 (alert) to 3 (comatose). What are LOC Questions in NIHSS? - ANSWER️It assesses the patient's ability to answer questions about their name and age, scored from 0 (correct) to 2 (incorrect). Patient 1 - ANSWER️1a- 0 1b- 0 1c- 0 2- 0 3- 0 4- 1 5a- 3 5b- 0 6a- 1 6b- 0 7- 1 8- 2 9- 0 10- 0 11- 1 Patient 2 - ANSWER️1a- 0 1b- 2 1c- 0 2- 0 3- 0 4- 1 5a- 0 5b- 0 6a- 0 6b- 0 7- 0 8- 1 9- 2 10- 1 11- 0