NIH stroke scale (the basics) Questions with Correct Answers
1a LOC Correct Answer Assess basic state of wakefulness, awareness, or alertness. 1b. LOC Question Correct Answer The Pt. is asked month and her/her age 1.c LOC command Correct Answer The Pt. is asked to open/close eyes and grip and release the non-peretic hand. 2. Best Gaze Correct Answer Horizontal eye movements. Use pen and ask Px to follow. Look for any deviations. 3. Visual Correct Answer Visual fields tested in all quadrants by confrontation, using finger counting. Peripheral vision is tested. Cover eye and ask Pt how many fingers do they see. Test 4 quadrants.
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