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