NIH Stroke Scale Test with Questions and Answers

NIH Stroke Scale Test with Questions and Answers NIH T/F: This test is diagnostic ANSWER True NIH - Who is this test for? ANSWER Stroke patients NIH - Purpose ANSWER Tests severity of stroke and impairment of function it has on patient NIH - How many different items does it use to measure severity of stroke? ANSWER 11 NIH - T/F: You need to go into specific order ANSWER True NIH - What is the pin prick testing? ANSWER Sensation NIH - What are you testing for asked month and his/her age, asked to open and close eyes and then to grip and release non-paretic hand? ANSWER Level of consciousness NIH - What are you testing when following horizontal eye gaze? ANSWER Best gaze NIH - What are you testing when testing visual fields by confrontation, using finger counting or visual threat, as appropriate? ANSWER Visual NIH - What are you testing when you encourage the patient to show teeth or raise eyebrows and close eyes? ANSWER Facial palsy