NIHSS || QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!

NIHSS || QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
what does NIHSS stand for correct answers National Institute of Health Stroke Scale

What does the NIHSS measure? correct answers severity of stroke

with the NIHSS is a lower score better? correct answers yes

with the NIHSS is a higher score better? correct answers no

when is NIHSS performed correct answers early stages

does the NIHSS measure impairments? correct answers yes

does the NIHSS measure functional activities? correct answers no

NIHSS severity cut off for very severe correct answers >25

NIHSS severity cut off for severe correct answers 15-24

NIHSS severity cut off for mild to moderate correct answers 5-14

NIHSS severity cut off for mild correct answers 1-5

what is the total amount of points on the NIHSS correct answers 42

if you score <5 on the NIHSS where are you discharged to? correct answers 80% to home

if you score 6-13 on the NIHSS where are you discharged to? correct answers inpatient rehab
(usually)

if you score >14 on the NIHSS where are you discharged to? correct answers LT skilled care

if a pt scores 3 or less on the NIHSS at 7 days, what is their predicted outcome correct
answers excellent

if a pt scores >15 on the NIHSS, what is the odds they will have an excellent outcome at 90
days correct answers slim

what does STREAM stand for correct answers stroke rehab assessment of movement

what does the STREAM test correct answers impairment based assessment of post stroke
motor function

with the STREAM is a lower score better? correct answers no

with the STREAM is a lhigherscore better? correct answers yes