NIH Stroke Scale Answer key Updated Spring 2025.
NIHSS - Group C Test Answers|PATIENTS 1-6
Patient 1
1a. 0 - Alert, keenly responsive.
1b. 2 - both incorrect answers.
1c. 1 - preforms one task correctly.
2. 0 - normal.
3. 2 – severe, complete hemianopia.
4. 1- minor paralysis.
5a. 0 - no drift for 10 sec.
5b. 4 - no movement.
6a. 0 - no drift.
6b. 4 - no movement.
7. 1 - present in one limb.
8. 2 - severe or total sensory loss, unaware of being touched.
9. 2 - severe aphasia.
10. 1 - mild to moderate dysarthria.
11. 1 - complete neglect.
Patient 2
1a. 0 - alert.
1b. 0 - answers both correctly.
1c. 0 - preforms both tasks correctly.
2. 0 - normal.
3. 0 - no visual loss.
4. 0 - normal symmetrical movement.
5a. 0 - no drift.
5b. 0 - no drift.
6a. 1- mild drift.
6b. 2 - some efforts against gravity, but not bed touch.
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NIHSS - Group C Test Answers|PATIENTS 1-6
Patient 1
1a. 0 - Alert, keenly responsive.
1b. 2 - both incorrect answers.
1c. 1 - preforms one task correctly.
2. 0 - normal.
3. 2 – severe, complete hemianopia.
4. 1- minor paralysis.
5a. 0 - no drift for 10 sec.
5b. 4 - no movement.
6a. 0 - no drift.
6b. 4 - no movement.
7. 1 - present in one limb.
8. 2 - severe or total sensory loss, unaware of being touched.
9. 2 - severe aphasia.
10. 1 - mild to moderate dysarthria.
11. 1 - complete neglect.
Patient 2
1a. 0 - alert.
1b. 0 - answers both correctly.
1c. 0 - preforms both tasks correctly.
2. 0 - normal.
3. 0 - no visual loss.
4. 0 - normal symmetrical movement.
5a. 0 - no drift.
5b. 0 - no drift.
6a. 1- mild drift.
6b. 2 - some efforts against gravity, but not bed touch.
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