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NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 for me; Group A Patient 1-6;Training Certification
[Show more]NIHSS Group C - Patients 1-6 for me; Group A Patient 1-6;Training Certification
[Show more]rate what they actually do - ANSWER 
 
tips for scoring - ANSWER use patient's first response 
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ataxia - ANSWER lack of muscle coordination, reflects the affected coordination of one who has experienced a stroke 
 
Significance of NIH stroke scale - ANSWER necessary prognostic tool for discern...
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Add to cartrate what they actually do - ANSWER 
 
tips for scoring - ANSWER use patient's first response 
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ataxia - ANSWER lack of muscle coordination, reflects the affected coordination of one who has experienced a stroke 
 
Significance of NIH stroke scale - ANSWER necessary prognostic tool for discern...
Patient 1 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 0 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a- 3 
5b- 0 
6a- 1 
6b- 0 
7- 1 
8- 1 
9- 0 
10- 0 
11- 1 
 
Patient 2 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 2 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a- 0 
5b- 0 
6a- 0 
6b- 0 
7- 0 
8- 1 
9- 2 
10- 1 
11- 0 
 
patient 3 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 0 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a...
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Add to cartPatient 1 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 0 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a- 3 
5b- 0 
6a- 1 
6b- 0 
7- 1 
8- 1 
9- 0 
10- 0 
11- 1 
 
Patient 2 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 2 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a- 0 
5b- 0 
6a- 0 
6b- 0 
7- 0 
8- 1 
9- 2 
10- 1 
11- 0 
 
patient 3 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 0 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a...
Patient 1 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 0 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a- 3 
5b- 0 
6a- 1 
6b- 0 
7- 1 
8- 1 
9- 0 
10- 0 
11- 1 
 
Patient 2 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 2 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a- 0 
5b- 0 
6a- 0 
6b- 0 
7- 0 
8- 1 
9- 2 
10- 1 
11- 0 
 
patient 3 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 0 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a...
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Add to cartPatient 1 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 0 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a- 3 
5b- 0 
6a- 1 
6b- 0 
7- 1 
8- 1 
9- 0 
10- 0 
11- 1 
 
Patient 2 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 2 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a- 0 
5b- 0 
6a- 0 
6b- 0 
7- 0 
8- 1 
9- 2 
10- 1 
11- 0 
 
patient 3 - ANSWER 1a- 0 
1b- 0 
1c- 0 
2- 0 
3- 0 
4- 1 
5a...
How to assess Level of Consciousness? - ANSWER 1a. Deteremine if patient is alert, oriented x4 
 
1b. The patient is asked the month and his/her age. 
The answer must be correct - there is no partial credit for being close. Aphasic and stuporous patients who do not comprehend the questions will scor...
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Add to cartHow to assess Level of Consciousness? - ANSWER 1a. Deteremine if patient is alert, oriented x4 
 
1b. The patient is asked the month and his/her age. 
The answer must be correct - there is no partial credit for being close. Aphasic and stuporous patients who do not comprehend the questions will scor...
Part 1 (a, b, c) - ANSWER *LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS* 
*1a: Arousal* 
0 = alert 
1 = drowsy; awakens w minor stimulation 
2 = obtunded or needs repeated stimulation 
3 = reflexive responses only or unresponsive 
 
*1b: Questions* = Name and current month, +1 for language barrier 
0 = both questions 
1 ...
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Add to cartPart 1 (a, b, c) - ANSWER *LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS* 
*1a: Arousal* 
0 = alert 
1 = drowsy; awakens w minor stimulation 
2 = obtunded or needs repeated stimulation 
3 = reflexive responses only or unresponsive 
 
*1b: Questions* = Name and current month, +1 for language barrier 
0 = both questions 
1 ...
Level of Consciousness (LOC) - ANSWER -General alertness 
-Includes Questions and Commands 
 
LOC Questions - ANSWER -What is the month? 
-How old are you? 
 
LOC Commands - ANSWER Pt is asked to: 
-Open/close eyes 
-Grip then release non-paretic hand 
 
Best Gaze - ANSWER -Have pt follow moving obj...
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Add to cartLevel of Consciousness (LOC) - ANSWER -General alertness 
-Includes Questions and Commands 
 
LOC Questions - ANSWER -What is the month? 
-How old are you? 
 
LOC Commands - ANSWER Pt is asked to: 
-Open/close eyes 
-Grip then release non-paretic hand 
 
Best Gaze - ANSWER -Have pt follow moving obj...
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
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Add to cartPatient 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
NIH stroke scale 2023 Latest Update (GRADED1a- Level of consciousness - ANSWER 0=Alert; keenly responsive 
1=Not alert; but arousable by minor stimulation to obey, answer, or respond. 
2=Not alert; requires repeated stimulation to attend or is obtunded and requires strong or painful stimulation to m...
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Add to cartNIH stroke scale 2023 Latest Update (GRADED1a- Level of consciousness - ANSWER 0=Alert; keenly responsive 
1=Not alert; but arousable by minor stimulation to obey, answer, or respond. 
2=Not alert; requires repeated stimulation to attend or is obtunded and requires strong or painful stimulation to m...
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