9/23/25, 3:51 PM NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">6+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Style Question…
NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 Complete Answer key
Question 1
Patient 1
Correct Answer
1a. 0 - alert.
1b. 2 - neither correct.
1c. 1 - preforms one task correctly.
2. 0 - normal.
3. 2 - severe.
4. 1- minor paralysis.
5a. 0 - no drift.
5b. 4 - no movement.
6a. 0 - no drift.
6b. 4 - no movement.
7. 1 - present in one limb.
8. 2 - severe or total sensory loss.
9. 2 - severe aphasia.
10. 1 - mild to moderate dysarthria.
11. 1 - complete neglect.
Rationale:
This answer key assesses a patient's neurological condition by evaluating various symptoms such
as motor function, sensory loss, and cognitive impairments, providing a comprehensive picture of
the patient's overall health. By breaking down each symptom into specific scores, the key allows
clinicians to objectively quantify the severity of the patient's condition, facilitating accurate
diagnosis and treatment.
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Question 2
Patient 2
Correct Answer
1a. 0 - alert.
1b. 0 - answers both correctly.
1c. 0 - preforms both tasks correctly.
2. 0 - normal.
3. 0 - no visual loss.
4. 0 - normal symmetrical movement.
5a. 0 - no drift.
5b. 0 - no drift.
6a. 1- mild drift.
6b. 2 - some efforts against gravity.
7. 0 - absent.
8. 1 - mild to moderate sensory loss.
9. 0 - normal, no aphasia.
10. 0 - normal.
11. 0 - no abnormality.
Rationale:
These numbers represent scores from a neurological examination or a cranial nerve assessment,
where a score of "0" typically indicates normal function or no abnormalities, while higher scores
suggest increasing severity of symptoms or deficits. By analyzing the scores provided, the clinician
can quickly identify areas of concern and determine the overall health and function of the
patient's cranial nerves and nervous system, which is crucial for diagnosing and managing
neurological conditions.
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NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 Complete Answer key
Question 1
Patient 1
Correct Answer
1a. 0 - alert.
1b. 2 - neither correct.
1c. 1 - preforms one task correctly.
2. 0 - normal.
3. 2 - severe.
4. 1- minor paralysis.
5a. 0 - no drift.
5b. 4 - no movement.
6a. 0 - no drift.
6b. 4 - no movement.
7. 1 - present in one limb.
8. 2 - severe or total sensory loss.
9. 2 - severe aphasia.
10. 1 - mild to moderate dysarthria.
11. 1 - complete neglect.
Rationale:
This answer key assesses a patient's neurological condition by evaluating various symptoms such
as motor function, sensory loss, and cognitive impairments, providing a comprehensive picture of
the patient's overall health. By breaking down each symptom into specific scores, the key allows
clinicians to objectively quantify the severity of the patient's condition, facilitating accurate
diagnosis and treatment.
Page 1 of 5
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, 9/23/25, 3:51 PM NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">6+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Style Question…
Question 2
Patient 2
Correct Answer
1a. 0 - alert.
1b. 0 - answers both correctly.
1c. 0 - preforms both tasks correctly.
2. 0 - normal.
3. 0 - no visual loss.
4. 0 - normal symmetrical movement.
5a. 0 - no drift.
5b. 0 - no drift.
6a. 1- mild drift.
6b. 2 - some efforts against gravity.
7. 0 - absent.
8. 1 - mild to moderate sensory loss.
9. 0 - normal, no aphasia.
10. 0 - normal.
11. 0 - no abnormality.
Rationale:
These numbers represent scores from a neurological examination or a cranial nerve assessment,
where a score of "0" typically indicates normal function or no abnormalities, while higher scores
suggest increasing severity of symptoms or deficits. By analyzing the scores provided, the clinician
can quickly identify areas of concern and determine the overall health and function of the
patient's cranial nerves and nervous system, which is crucial for diagnosing and managing
neurological conditions.
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