Understanding and Application of NIH Stroke Scale Quiz

Test your knowledge on NIH Stroke Scale components, assessment, and scoring. Assess your grasp on neurology concepts with this quiz.

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Which of the following is not a component of the NIH Stroke Scale?

Level of consciousness

Cranial nerve examination

Motor function assessment

Language assessment

What does the NIH Stroke Scale assess primarily?

Motor function

Sensory function

Cognitive function

Visual function

What does the NIH Stroke Scale score not include?

Visual field examination

Language assessment

Cranial nerve examination

Sensory function evaluation

Which of the following is not a category in the NIH Stroke Scale motor assessment?

Facial palsy

Arm motor function

Leg motor function

Tongue motor function

Which of the following is not assessed in the NIH Stroke Scale's language function evaluation?

Repetition

Naming

Reading

Writing

What score on the NIH Stroke Scale indicates a severe stroke?

0-4

5-15

16-20

21-42

Which of the following is assessed in the NIH Stroke Scale's motor function evaluation?

Grip strength

Gait

Coordination

All of the above

What is the maximum score possible for the NIH Stroke Scale?

Which part of the NIH Stroke Scale primarily evaluates language function?

Item 1a

Item 5

Item 6a

Item 8

#10

Which of the following statements about the NIH Stroke Scale is correct?

It is used to determine the cause of stroke

It is primarily used in rehabilitation settings

It is a diagnostic tool used to assess stroke severity

It evaluates the risk factors associated with stroke

#11

What does the NIH Stroke Scale score range from?

0-10

0-20

0-30

0-42

#12

In the NIH Stroke Scale, what does the abbreviation 'LOC' stand for?

Level of consciousness

Left occipital cortex

Language organization capability

Limb operation count

#13

Which of the following is not a potential complication of using the NIH Stroke Scale?

Misinterpretation of findings

Overestimation of stroke severity

Underestimation of stroke severity

Inaccuracy in assessing motor function

#14

What is the maximum score for the NIH Stroke Scale's level of consciousness assessment?

#15

Which of the following items is not included in the NIH Stroke Scale's sensory examination?

Light touch

Proprioception

Pain sensation

Taste perception