NIH STROKE SCALE GROUP B (PATIENTS 1–6)

NIH STROKE SCALE GROUP B (PATIENTS 1–6)
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Question 1

What is the total NIHSS score for Patient 1?
A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14
Answer: C
EXPLANATION: Total score = 0+1+0+0+0+1+0+4+0+3+0+1+1+0+1 = 13, indicating a
moderately severe stroke.



Question 2

Based on NIHSS scoring, what stroke severity does Patient 1 have?
A. Mild
B. Mild to moderate
C. Moderate to severe
D. Very severe
Answer: C
EXPLANATION: Score of 13 falls into the 5–14 range, interpreted as mild to moderately
severe stroke.



Question 3

What is the total NIHSS score for Patient 2?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

, Answer: A
EXPLANATION: Total = 0+1+0+0+0+1+0+0+0+2+0+1+0+1+0 = 6.



Question 4

What level of stroke does Patient 2 exhibit based on a score of 6?
A. No stroke
B. Mild stroke
C. Severe stroke
D. Very severe stroke
Answer: B
EXPLANATION: A score between 1–5 is mild; 6 is on the upper end of mild and transitioning
to moderate.



Question 5

What is the NIHSS score for Patient 3?
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Answer: B
EXPLANATION: Total = 0+1+0+0+0+3+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+1+0 = 4, indicating mild stroke.



Question 6

Which of the following was most impaired in Patient 3?
A. Speech
B. Facial palsy
C. Visual fields
D. Language
Answer: B
EXPLANATION: Facial palsy scored 3, indicating unilateral complete paralysis.



Question 7

Patient 4's total NIHSS score is:
A. 25