NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) 2025 Certification Prep – Groups D – Complete Scoring Guide & Answer Key

NIH STROKE SCALE (NIHSS) GROUP D PRACTICE EXAM WITH ANSWERS –
REALISTIC SCENARIOS FOR CERTIFICATION PREP2025

Patient 1

• 1a. Level of Consciousness (LOC): 0
• 1b. LOC Questions: 0
• 1c. LOC Commands: 0
• 2. Best Gaze: 0
• 3. Visual Fields: 0
• 4. Facial Palsy: 1
• 5a. Motor Arm – Left: 3
• 5b. Motor Arm – Right: 0
• 6a. Motor Leg – Left: 1
• 6b. Motor Leg – Right: 0
• 7. Limb Ataxia: 1
• 8. Sensory: 2
• 9. Best Language: 0
• 10. Dysarthria: 0
• 11. Extinction and Inattention (Neglect): 1

Patient 2

• 1a. LOC: 0
• 1b. LOC Questions: 2
• 1c. LOC Commands: 0
• 2. Best Gaze: 0
• 3. Visual Fields: 0
• 4. Facial Palsy: 1
• 5a. Motor Arm – Left: 0
• 5b. Motor Arm – Right: 0
• 6a. Motor Leg – Left: 0
• 6b. Motor Leg – Right: 0
• 7. Limb Ataxia: 0
• 8. Sensory: 1
• 9. Best Language: 2
• 10. Dysarthria: 1
• 11. Extinction and Inattention: 0

Patient 3

• 1a. LOC: 0
• 1b. LOC Questions: 0
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