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Prepare for the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Group A assessment with this comprehensive 2026 practice exam featuring carefully designed multiple-choice questions, clinical scenario-based questions, correct answers, and detailed rationales. This study guide covers all NIHSS scoring categories, including level of consciousness, gaze, visual fields, facial palsy, motor function, limb ataxia, sensory assessment, language, dysarthria, and extinction/inattention. Ideal for nursing students, registered nurses (RNs), paramedics, physicians, and other healthcare professionals preparing for NIHSS certification or stroke care competency exams.

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NIHSS - GROUP A QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) –
Group A Comprehensive Practice Exam (2026)
With Correct Answers and Rationales
Table of Contents
1. Instructions
2. Multiple-Choice Questions
3. Clinical Scenario Questions
4. Answer Key
5. Rationales
6. Quick NIHSS Scoring Review


NIHSS Group A Practice Examination (2026)
Instructions
• Total Questions: 30
• Time Allowed: 45 Minutes
• Passing Score: 84% (25/30)
• Select the best answer for each question.

, Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)?
A. Diagnose heart disease
B. Measure the severity of neurological deficits caused by stroke
C. Detect seizures
D. Measure blood glucose
Correct Answer: B


Question 2
The NIHSS is most commonly used to:
A. Diagnose brain tumors
B. Assess stroke severity and monitor neurological changes
C. Evaluate spinal cord injuries
D. Diagnose dementia
Correct Answer: B


Question 3
Item 1A of the NIHSS evaluates:
A. Best language
B. Motor function

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