NIH Stroke Scale: acute care Exam Questions & Answer Graded A+
What does the NIH stroke scale measure? - ANSWER-neurological dysfunction and helps determine level of stroke severity in acute stroke What is it's purpose? - ANSWER-Method of identifying persons likely to have poor outcomes during first week after stroke best predictor in first 3 hrs of stroke was NIHSS score > 17 + atrial fibrillation will lead to what poor outcome? - ANSWER-death within 3 months post CVA How many items are there in the scale? - ANSWER-11 What are the items in the scale? - ANSWER-LOC (level of consciousness) LOC questions LOC, Commands Gaze Visual fields Facial movement Motor function, arms Motor function, legs Limb ataxia Sensory Best Language Dysarthria Neglect T/F
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