NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – Complete Scoring Guide with Patient Examples
Need to master the NIH Stroke Scale? This guide breaks down each of the 11 components with real patient examples so you can practice scoring. You'll learn 1a (LOC – 0 to 3), 1b/1c (questions & commands), 2 (horizontal gaze), 3 (visual fields), 4 (facial palsy), 5 & 6 (motor arm/leg), 7 (limb ataxia), 8 (sensory), 9 (best language/aphasia), 10 (dysarthria), and 11 (extinction/inattention). Six complete patient scoring examples show you exactly how to calculate total scores. Perfect for stroke coordinators, neurology nurses, EMS, medical students, and anyone taking stroke certification exams. No fluff – just the scoring criteria and real patient scenarios to practice. Written by someone who actually uses this tool.
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