, NIH STROKE SCALE GROUP B -
COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2024/2025
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NIH STROKE SCALE GROUP B - COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 CERTIFICATION TEST
BANK ALREADY GRADED A+. It contains 150 carefully selected questions that reflect the most current exam
content and testing strategies. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer and a detailed rationale that
explains the underlying pathophysiology, pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 150 Questions
Foundations - Application - NIH Stroke Scale Group B - Complete & 2024/2025 Certification BANK Already
A Neurology / Stroke Assessment Graduate
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
NIH Stroke Scale Group B - 1-25 Nihss, Score, Stroke, Examiner, Hemispheric
Complete & 2024/2025
Certification BANK Already A
Neurology / Stroke
Assessment Graduate
Score 26-50 Nihss, Stroke, Scored, Right, Hemispheric
Stroke 51-75 Score, Nihss, Right, Examiner, Hemisphere Stroke
Right 76-100 Nihss, Score, Examiner, Stroke, Ataxia
Examiner 101-125 Nihss, Score, Aphasia, Stroke, Motor
Aphasia 126-150 Score, Nihss, Right, Stroke, Examiner
TOTAL 150 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
, Section A - NIH Stroke Scale Group B - Complete &
2024/2025 Certification BANK Already A Neurology / Stroke
Assessment Graduate
Q1.
A patient with a left hemispheric stroke is intubated and sedated, but follows commands
inconsistently. The nurse attempts to score NIHSS item 1a. Which approach is most
appropriate?
A. Score 3 because the patient is intubated B. Score based on the patient's response to
and cannot speak painful stimulation only
C. Score 1 if the patient is not fully alert but D. Score 0 if the patient is intubated and
responds to minor stimulation appears awake
Correct: C - Score 1 if the patient is not fully alert but responds to minor stimulation
Rationale:For intubated patients, scoring 1a relies on response to commands or painful
stimulation. A score of 1 is appropriate if the patient is not fully alert but responds to minor
stimulation. Intubation alone does not necessitate a score of 3; that is reserved for coma.
Painful stimulation is used only if verbal commands cannot be followed, and the response
should be graded accordingly.
Q2.
A patient with a brainstem stroke has bilateral horizontal gaze palsy. The examiner
attempts to test oculocephalic reflexes. What should the NIHSS score be for item 2?
A. 0 B. 1
C. 2 D. 3
Correct: C - 2
Rationale:Item 2 scores the best conjugate gaze. If both eyes deviate to one side or there is
bilateral gaze palsy that cannot be overcome by oculocephalic testing, the score is 2. A score
of 1 is for partial gaze palsy or unilateral gaze palsy that is overcome by oculocephalic
maneuver. Score 0 is normal. Score 3 is not a valid NIHSS score for gaze.
Q3.
A patient has a visual field deficit. The examiner uses visual threat in a patient with
aphasia. Which statement is correct?
A. Visual threat is not a valid method for B. Visual threat is used only if the patient
NIHSS scoring cannot follow commands, and it is scored
similarly to confrontation
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COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2024/2025
LATEST MOCK PRACTICE SET
150 Questions with Answers and Detailed Rationales
100 PERCENT GUARANTEED PASS
INSTANT DOWNLOAD ANSWERS INCLUDED
IMPORTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This comprehensive examination preparation guide has been meticulously developed to help you succeed in the
NIH STROKE SCALE GROUP B - COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 CERTIFICATION TEST
BANK ALREADY GRADED A+. It contains 150 carefully selected questions that reflect the most current exam
content and testing strategies. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer and a detailed rationale that
explains the underlying pathophysiology, pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 150 Questions
Foundations - Application - NIH Stroke Scale Group B - Complete & 2024/2025 Certification BANK Already
A Neurology / Stroke Assessment Graduate
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
NIH Stroke Scale Group B - 1-25 Nihss, Score, Stroke, Examiner, Hemispheric
Complete & 2024/2025
Certification BANK Already A
Neurology / Stroke
Assessment Graduate
Score 26-50 Nihss, Stroke, Scored, Right, Hemispheric
Stroke 51-75 Score, Nihss, Right, Examiner, Hemisphere Stroke
Right 76-100 Nihss, Score, Examiner, Stroke, Ataxia
Examiner 101-125 Nihss, Score, Aphasia, Stroke, Motor
Aphasia 126-150 Score, Nihss, Right, Stroke, Examiner
TOTAL 150 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
, Section A - NIH Stroke Scale Group B - Complete &
2024/2025 Certification BANK Already A Neurology / Stroke
Assessment Graduate
Q1.
A patient with a left hemispheric stroke is intubated and sedated, but follows commands
inconsistently. The nurse attempts to score NIHSS item 1a. Which approach is most
appropriate?
A. Score 3 because the patient is intubated B. Score based on the patient's response to
and cannot speak painful stimulation only
C. Score 1 if the patient is not fully alert but D. Score 0 if the patient is intubated and
responds to minor stimulation appears awake
Correct: C - Score 1 if the patient is not fully alert but responds to minor stimulation
Rationale:For intubated patients, scoring 1a relies on response to commands or painful
stimulation. A score of 1 is appropriate if the patient is not fully alert but responds to minor
stimulation. Intubation alone does not necessitate a score of 3; that is reserved for coma.
Painful stimulation is used only if verbal commands cannot be followed, and the response
should be graded accordingly.
Q2.
A patient with a brainstem stroke has bilateral horizontal gaze palsy. The examiner
attempts to test oculocephalic reflexes. What should the NIHSS score be for item 2?
A. 0 B. 1
C. 2 D. 3
Correct: C - 2
Rationale:Item 2 scores the best conjugate gaze. If both eyes deviate to one side or there is
bilateral gaze palsy that cannot be overcome by oculocephalic testing, the score is 2. A score
of 1 is for partial gaze palsy or unilateral gaze palsy that is overcome by oculocephalic
maneuver. Score 0 is normal. Score 3 is not a valid NIHSS score for gaze.
Q3.
A patient has a visual field deficit. The examiner uses visual threat in a patient with
aphasia. Which statement is correct?
A. Visual threat is not a valid method for B. Visual threat is used only if the patient
NIHSS scoring cannot follow commands, and it is scored
similarly to confrontation
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