NIH Stroke Scale / NHISS Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NIH Stroke Scale – All Test Groups A-F (patients 1-6) Answer key Updated Spring 2023. NIHSS - Group A Test Answers 2023/ NIHSS GROUP A | PATIENTS 1-6 NIH Stroke Scale Group B Patient 1-6 Answers (2023) NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 100% 2023 Passing answers. NIH Stroke Scale Group D Patient 1-6 Answers 2023. NIHSS-English Group E-V3 - 5th Certification (Answers 2023) NIH Stroke Scale Group F Patient 1-6 Answers 2023.

NIH Group D1 - correct answer 1a-0 1b-0 1c-0 2-0 3-0 4-0 5a-0 5b-0 6a-0 6b-1 7-0 8-1 9-0 10-1 11-0 2 - correct answer 1a-0 1b-0 1c-0 2-0 3-0 4-1 5a-3 5b-0 6a-1

NIH Stroke ScalePart 1 (a, b, c) - correct answer *LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS* *1a: Arousal* 0 = alert 1 = drowsy; awakens w minor stimulation 2 = obtunded or needs repeated stimulation 3 = reflexive responses only or unresponsive *1b: Questions* = Name and current month, +1 for language barrier 0 = both questions 1 = one 2 = neither question *1c: Commands* = Open and close eyes, grip and release non-paretic hands 0 = both 1 = one 2 = neither Part 2-3 - correct answer *EYES* ...

NIH Stroke Scale Training and Certification rate what they actually do - correct answer tips for scoring - correct answer use patient's first response - ataxia - correct answer lack of muscle coordination, reflects the affected coordination of one who has experienced a stroke Significance of NIH stroke scale - correct answer necessary prognostic tool for discerning deficits within different parts of body. provides in common language to understand nature of stroke and severity...

NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 for me Patient 1 - correct answer 1a. 0 - alert. 1b. 2 - neither correct. 1c. 1 - preforms one task correctly. 2. 0 - normal. 3. 2 - severe. 4. 1- minor paralysis. 5a. 0 - no drift. 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. 9. 2 - severe aphasia. 10. 1 - mild to moderate dysarthria. 11. 1 - complete neglect. Patient 2 - correct answer 1a. 0 - alert. 1b. 0 - answers...

NIHSS Practice Quiz (What questions to ask)Components of NIHSS - correct answer Wakefulness (Q1ABC) Vision (Q3) Motor (Q2,4567) Sensory (Q8,11) Language and Speech (9,10) Q1ABC - Wakefulness - correct answer 1a-are they immediately awake or otherwise engage them. (responsiveness) 1b-correctly state age and current month (questions) 1c-open/close eyes AND squeeze hand (commands) Q2-Motor - correct answer "Keep your head straight and keep your eyes on my finger?" Horizontal eye m...

NIH Stroke Scale: acute careWhat does the NIH stroke scale measure? - correct answer neurological dysfunction and helps determine level of stroke severity in acute stroke What is it's purpose? - correct answer Method of identifying persons likely to have poor outcomes during first week after stroke best predictor in first 3 hrs of stroke was NIHSS score > 17 + atrial fibrillation will lead to what poor outcome? - correct answer death within 3 months post CVA How many items are th...

NIHSS Certification Exam ReviewWhat does NIHSS stand for? - correct answer National Institute of Health Stroke Scale What are 6 important conventions to remember when scoring a NIHSS? - correct answer Administer scale items in EXACT order Avoid coaching the patient Accept the patient's first effort Score only what the patient does Be consistent Include all deficits in scoring When administering an NIHSS what is important to remember about the order of the test? - correct answer Do...

NIH Stroke ScaleHow to assess Level of Consciousness? - correct answer 1a. Determine if patient is alert, oriented x4 1b. The patient is asked the month and his/her age. The answer must be correct - there is no partial credit for being close. Aphasic and stuporous patients who do not comprehend the questions will score 2. It is important that only the initial answer be graded and that the examiner not "help" the patient with verbal or non-verbal cue. 1c. The patient is asked to open an...