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Helpful for quickly assessing level of consciousness (LOC). - ANSWER GCS
A 15-item neurologic evaluation assessment scale. It assesses not only LOC but also deficits
and provides a standardized approach to neurologic examinations. - ANSWER NIHSS
An NIHSS total score of _____ is normal - ANSWER 0-1
An NIHSS total score of _____ is a minor stroke - ANSWER 1-4
An NIHSS total score of _____ is a moderate stroke - ANSWER 5-15
An NIHSS total score of and more than _____ is a severe stroke - ANSWER 20
An NIHSS total score of _____ is a moderately severe stroke - ANSWER 15-20
NIHSS Score: 0-1 - ANSWER normal
NIHSS Score: 1-4 - ANSWER minor stroke
NIHSS Score: 5-15 - ANSWER moderate stroke
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Helpful for quickly assessing level of consciousness (LOC). - ANSWER GCS
A 15-item neurologic evaluation assessment scale. It assesses not only LOC but also deficits
and provides a standardized approach to neurologic examinations. - ANSWER NIHSS
An NIHSS total score of _____ is normal - ANSWER 0-1
An NIHSS total score of _____ is a minor stroke - ANSWER 1-4
An NIHSS total score of _____ is a moderate stroke - ANSWER 5-15
An NIHSS total score of and more than _____ is a severe stroke - ANSWER 20
An NIHSS total score of _____ is a moderately severe stroke - ANSWER 15-20
NIHSS Score: 0-1 - ANSWER normal
NIHSS Score: 1-4 - ANSWER minor stroke
NIHSS Score: 5-15 - ANSWER moderate stroke
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