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If a patient is not following commands, how can you assess visual fields? Correct Answer-Visual Threat: 0 - pt blinking in both eyes to threat 2 - blinks in only one eye 3 - patient is blind Extinction / Inattention Correct Answer-Have pt look at yr nose, hold both hands up and wiggle one hand. Ask pt to point to hand that is moving. Wiggle both hands and ask pt to point or state which hands are moving. Have pt close eyes, ask them to tell you which side you are touching or tapping: ...

NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6

How many items on the NIH stroke scale? - Answer 11 NIH Stroke scale is - Answer an 11-item clinical evaluation instrument widely used in clinical trials and practice to assess neurologic outcome and degree of recovery from stroke. NIH Stroke Scale is used to quantify the effects of acute cerebral ischemia on levels of ... (7 items) - Answer levels of: consciousness vision motor function (facial and extremities) cerebellar function sensation language extinction or inattention NIH...

HESI EXIT Comprehensive PN Exam B Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified Answers)/ HESI Comprehensive B, Comprehensive Exam A, And 2020 exit v 2 The nurse is caring for a client with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) who is receiving enteral tube feedings. Which task performed by the UAP requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A.Suctions oral secretions from mouth B.Positions head of bed flat when changing sheets C.Takes temperature using the axillary method D.Keeps head of bed elevate...

NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 Passing / NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 2024 LATEST UPDATE PASS A+ Patient 1 - 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 ...

NIHSS - Group A ANSWER KEY UPDATED (VERIFIED) Patient 1 - Correct 1a- 0 1b- 0 1c- 0 2- 0 3- 0 4- 1 5a- 3 5b- 0 6a- 1 6b- 0

1. 11 components of NIHSS: 1. LOC (Question & Command) 2. Gaze 3. Visual field 4. Facial palsy 5. Upper extremity 6. Lower extremity 7. Limb ataxia 8. Sensory 9. Best language 10. Dysarthria 11. Extinction & inattention 2. 1A - LOC: 0 = Alert 1 = Not alert; aroused with minor verbal stimulation 2 = Not alert; requires strong or painful stimulation 3 = Reflex movements only or totally unresponsive (COMA ~ try rub on chest) --- 1a. Level of Consciousness: The investigator must cho...

NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 Patient 1 - 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.