Quiz for:
Understanding the NIH Stroke Scale

Question 1

What score indicates full arm movement without drift in the NIH Stroke Scale?

Question 2

In the NIH Stroke Scale, what is indicated by a score of 3 in arm weakness?

Question 3

How many items are included in the NIH Stroke Scale?

Question 4

How are patients' levels of consciousness quantified in the NIH Stroke Scale?

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the NIH Stroke Scale?

Question 6

In the NIH Stroke Scale, what severity of dysarthria is indicated by a score of 2?

Question 7

In the NIH Stroke Scale, how is sensory neglect determined?

Question 8

What does a score of 1 in the sensation category of the NIH Stroke Scale indicate?

Question 9

How would you define a score of 2 in the language section of the NIH Stroke Scale?

Question 10

What does a score of 3 in the facial weakness assessment indicate?

Question 11

What level of visual field loss corresponds to a score of 2 in the visual field test part of the NIH Stroke Scale?

Question 12

What factors should be considered before assessing a patient with the NIH Stroke Scale?

Question 13

What does a score of 0 in the Limb Coordination test signify?

Question 14

How is facial weakness assessed in this scale?

Question 15

What type of movement deviation corresponds to a score of 1 in lateral gaze?