2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ What is one way that the NIHSS is reproducible? Answer: C. Use by
certified professionals Correct
◉ Worsening scores in which of the following NIHSS categories is
associated with neurological deterioration when observed within 120
minutes after TPA administration? Answer: A. Level of consciousness
◉ When administering the NIHSS to a non-English speaking patient,
what additional resources should the nurse plan to have for the
assessment? Answer: B. Language services or an interpreter
◉ What is the NIHSS category score for 1c (LOC-Commands) when the
patient attempts to follow instructions but is too weak? Answer: A. 0 -
Performs both tasks correctly
◉ For which category of the NIHSS would the nurse ask the patient to
"follow my finger" as the nurse moves a finger horizontally to the left
and right? Answer: B. Best gaze
◉ When assessing Motor Arm function for a patient sitting in a
wheelchair, should the palm be up or down? And, at what angle should
the arms be? Answer: D. Down, 90