NIH STROKE SCALE (NIHSS) ASSESSMENT AND KEY
SCORES EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026-2027
1. NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Answer - Score ranges 0-42; a score e2 5 is associated with more severe
stroke.
2. NIHSS Purpose Answer - Systematic assessment tool that provides quantitative measurements of
stroke-related neurological deficits.
3. NIHSS Evaluation Answer - Evaluates acuity of stroke in patients.
4. NIHSS Treatment Assistance Answer - Helps determine appropriate treatment.
5. NIHSS Outcome Prediction Answer - Assists in predicting short & long-term outcomes.
6. Level of Consciousness Scale 0 Answer - Alert; keenly responsive.
7. Level of Consciousness Scale 1 Answer - Not alert, but arousable by minor stimulation.
8. Level of Consciousness Scale 2 Answer - Not alert; requires repeated stimulation or is
obtunded.
9. Level of Consciousness Scale 3 Answer - Unresponsive or responds only with reflex.
10. Level of Consciousness Questions 0 Answer - Answers 2 questions correctly.
11. Level of Consciousness Questions 1 Answer - Answers 1 question correctly.
12. Level of Consciousness Questions 2 Answer - Answers neither question correctly.
13. Level of Consciousness Commands 0 Answer - Performs both tasks correctly.
14. Level of Consciousness Commands 1 Answer - Performs one task correctly.
15. Level of Consciousness Commands 2 Answer - Performs neither task correctly.
16. Best Gaze 0 Answer - Normal.
17. Best Gaze 1 Answer - Partial gaze palsy.
18. Best Gaze 2 Answer - Forced deviation.
19. Visual 0 Answer - No visual loss.
20. Visual 1 Answer - Partial hemianopia.
21. Visual 2 Answer - Complete hemianopia.
22. Visual 3 Answer - Bilateral hemianopia.
23. Facial Palsy 0 Answer - Normal symmetric movements.
24. Facial Palsy 1 Answer - Minor paralysis.
25. Facial Palsy 2 Answer - Partial paralysis.
26. Facial Palsy 3 Answer - Complete paralysis of 1 or both sides.
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SCORES EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026-2027
1. NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Answer - Score ranges 0-42; a score e2 5 is associated with more severe
stroke.
2. NIHSS Purpose Answer - Systematic assessment tool that provides quantitative measurements of
stroke-related neurological deficits.
3. NIHSS Evaluation Answer - Evaluates acuity of stroke in patients.
4. NIHSS Treatment Assistance Answer - Helps determine appropriate treatment.
5. NIHSS Outcome Prediction Answer - Assists in predicting short & long-term outcomes.
6. Level of Consciousness Scale 0 Answer - Alert; keenly responsive.
7. Level of Consciousness Scale 1 Answer - Not alert, but arousable by minor stimulation.
8. Level of Consciousness Scale 2 Answer - Not alert; requires repeated stimulation or is
obtunded.
9. Level of Consciousness Scale 3 Answer - Unresponsive or responds only with reflex.
10. Level of Consciousness Questions 0 Answer - Answers 2 questions correctly.
11. Level of Consciousness Questions 1 Answer - Answers 1 question correctly.
12. Level of Consciousness Questions 2 Answer - Answers neither question correctly.
13. Level of Consciousness Commands 0 Answer - Performs both tasks correctly.
14. Level of Consciousness Commands 1 Answer - Performs one task correctly.
15. Level of Consciousness Commands 2 Answer - Performs neither task correctly.
16. Best Gaze 0 Answer - Normal.
17. Best Gaze 1 Answer - Partial gaze palsy.
18. Best Gaze 2 Answer - Forced deviation.
19. Visual 0 Answer - No visual loss.
20. Visual 1 Answer - Partial hemianopia.
21. Visual 2 Answer - Complete hemianopia.
22. Visual 3 Answer - Bilateral hemianopia.
23. Facial Palsy 0 Answer - Normal symmetric movements.
24. Facial Palsy 1 Answer - Minor paralysis.
25. Facial Palsy 2 Answer - Partial paralysis.
26. Facial Palsy 3 Answer - Complete paralysis of 1 or both sides.
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