Nih Stroke Scale All Test Groups A-F (Patients 1-6) Answer Key Updated Spring 2023 By Dr.a

11 - Test extinction/inattention {Ans: 0 - No abnormality 1 - Visual/tactile/auditory/spatial/personal inattention 1 - Extinction to bilateral simultaneous stimulation 2 - Profound hemi-inattention (does not recognize own hand) 2 - Extinction to > 1 modality}1C - "Blink eyes" and "Squeeze hands" {Ans: 0 - Performs both tasks 1 - Performs one task 2 - Performs neither task}8 - Test sensation {Ans: 0 - Normal 1 - Mild-moderate loss: less sharp/more dull 1 - Mild-moderate loss: can sense being touched 2 - Complete loss: cannot sense being touched 2 - No response and quadriplegic 2 - Coma, unresponsive}Score of >25 {Ans: Very severe stroke on NIHSS scale}1B - Ask month and age {Ans: 0 - Both questions right 1 - One question right 1 - Dysarthric, intubated, trauma, or language barrier 2 - Aphasic}2 - Test horizontal extraocular muscles {Ans: 0 - Normal 1 - Partial gaze palsy: can be overcome 1 - Partial gaze palsy: corrects with oculocephalic reflex 2 - Forced gaze palsy: can not be overcome}Score of 1-5 {Ans: Mild stroke on NIHSS scale}1A - Level of consciousness {Ans: 0 - Alert; keenly responsive 1 - Arouses to minor