NIH Stroke Scale: acute care question n answers graded A+ 2024/2025
NIH Stroke Scale: acute careWhat does the NIH stroke scale measure? - correct answer neurological dysfunction and helps determine level of stroke severity in acute stroke What is it's purpose? - correct answer Method of identifying persons likely to have poor outcomes during first week after stroke best predictor in first 3 hrs of stroke was NIHSS score > 17 + atrial fibrillation will lead to what poor outcome? - correct answer death within 3 months post CVA How many items are there in the scale? - correct answer 11 What are the items in the scale? - correct answer LOC (level of consciousness) LOC questions LOC, Commands Gaze Visual fields Facial movement Motor function, arms Motor function, legs Limb ataxia Sensory Best Language Dysarthria Neglect T/F You want a low score on this scale for a better outcome. - correct answer true
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