NIH Stroke Scale – All Test Groups A–F (Patients 1–6) | Complete Answer Key | Latest Update This Year | Instant Pdf Download

NIH Stroke Scale – All Test Groups A–F (Patients
1–6) | Complete Answer Key | Latest Update This
Year | Instant Pdf Download




Patient 1 (Group A – Mild Left MCA Stroke)

NIHSS Item Scores

 1a. Level of Consciousness (LOC): 0 – Alert, responsive

 1b. LOC Questions (month, age): 0 – Answers both correctly

 1c. LOC Commands (open/close eyes, grip/release): 0 – Obeys both commands

 2. Best Gaze: 0 – Normal horizontal movements

 3. Visual Fields: 0 – No visual field deficit

 4. Facial Palsy: 1 – Minor weakness (asymmetric smile)

 5. Motor Arm (L): 2 – Drifts down but does not hit bed immediately

 5. Motor Arm (R): 0 – No drift

 6. Motor Leg (L): 1 – Drifts down before 5 seconds

,  6. Motor Leg (R): 0 – No drift

 7. Limb Ataxia: 0 – No ataxia

 8. Sensory: 0 – Normal sensation

 9. Best Language: 1 – Mild aphasia (some word-finding difficulty)

 10. Dysarthria: 0 – Normal speech articulation

 11. Extinction/Inattention: 0 – No neglect

Total NIHSS Score: 5

Stroke Severity: Minor stroke




Patient 2 (Group B – Moderate Right MCA Stroke)

NIHSS Item Scores

 1a. LOC: 0 – Alert

 1b. LOC Questions: 1 – Answers one question incorrectly

 1c. LOC Commands: 0 – Obeys both commands

 2. Best Gaze: 0 – Normal gaze

 3. Visual Fields: 1 – Partial hemianopia (left side)