NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Q&A [2026/2027] – Complete Practice Questions and Answers for Stroke Assessment Certification

NIH Stroke Scale Q&A 1
NIH Stroke Scale
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1. NIH T/F: This test is diagnostic True

2. NIH - Who is this test for? Stroke patients

3. NIH - Purpose Tests severity of stroke and
impairment of function it has
on patient

4. NIH - How many different items does it use to mea- 11
sure severity of stroke?

5. NIH - T/F: You need to go into specific order True

6. NIH - What is the pin prick testing? Sensation

7. NIH - What are you testing for asked month and Level of consciousness
his/her age, asked to open and close eyes and then
to grip and release non-paretic hand?

8. NIH - What are you testing when following horizontal Best gaze
eye gaze?

9. NIH - What are you testing when testing visual fields Visual
by confrontation, using finger counting or visual
threat, as appropriate?

10. NIH - What are you testing when you encourage the Facial palsy
patient to show teeth or raise eyebrows and close
eyes?

11. NIH - What are you testing when extend the arms Motor arm
90 degrees if sitting, or 45 degrees if supine; score is
based on arm falling in time frame of 10 seconds?


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9/18/2026