NIH Stroke Scale Exam With Accurate Answers

NIH T/F: This test is diagnostic - ANSWER -True NIH - Who is this test for? - ANSWER -Stroke patients NIH - Purpose - ANSWER -Tests severity of stroke and impairment of function it has on patient NIH - How many different items does it use to measure severity of stroke? - ANSWER -11 NIH - T/F: You need to go into specific order - ANSWER -True NIH - What is the pin prick testing? - ANSWER -Sensation NIH - What are you testing for asked month and his/her age, asked to open and close eyes and then to grip and release non-paretic hand? - ANSWER -Level of consciousness NIH - What are you testing when following horizontal eye gaze? - ANSWER -Best gaze NIH - What are you testing when testing visual fields by confrontation, using finger counting or visual threat, as appropriate? - ANSWER -Visual NIH - What are you testing when you encourage the patient to show teeth or raise eyebrows and close eyes? - ANSWER -Facial palsy NIH - What are you testing when extend the arms 90 degrees if sitting, or 45 degrees if supine; score is based on arm falling in time frame of 10 seconds? - ANSWER -Motor arm NIH - What are you testing when hold leg at 30 degrees; score is based on drifting before 5 seconds? - ANSWER -Motor leg NIH - What are you testing when finger, nose, finger and heel-shin tests? - ANSWER -Limb ataxia