APEX NIH Stroke Scale Group A Patient 1-6 Latest Update Graded A+
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APEX NIH Stroke Scale Group A Patient 1-6
APEX NIH Stroke Scale Group A Patient
1-6 Latest Update Graded A+
What does the NIH Stroke Scale assess?
It evaluates the severity of stroke symptoms to guide treatment decisions.
What is the maximum score on the NIH Stroke Scale?
The maximum score is 42, indicating the most severe i...
APEX NIH Stroke Scale Group A Patient
1-6 Latest Update Graded A+
What does the NIH Stroke Scale assess?
✔✔It evaluates the severity of stroke symptoms to guide treatment decisions.
What is the maximum score on the NIH Stroke Scale?
✔✔The maximum score is 42, indicating the most severe impairment.
Which aspect of a patient's function is assessed first in the NIH Stroke Scale?
✔✔Level of consciousness is assessed first to determine responsiveness.
What does a score of 0 indicate on the NIH Stroke Scale?
✔✔A score of 0 indicates no symptoms or deficits.
How are visual fields evaluated in the NIH Stroke Scale?
✔✔Visual fields are assessed by asking the patient to cover one eye and report what they see.
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, What does a score of 1 in the facial paralysis section signify?
✔✔A score of 1 indicates minor weakness in facial movements.
How is arm weakness evaluated in the NIH Stroke Scale?
✔✔The patient is asked to hold their arms out to see if one drifts downward.
What does a score of 2 in the leg weakness section represent?
✔✔A score of 2 indicates the patient is unable to lift their leg against gravity.
What is assessed during the speech evaluation in the NIH Stroke Scale?
✔✔The evaluator listens for slurred or unclear speech to gauge language abilities.
What does a score of 3 in the limb ataxia section indicate?
✔✔A score of 3 indicates the presence of severe ataxia in the limbs.
How is sensory loss assessed in the NIH Stroke Scale?
✔✔The patient is asked to identify touch or pinprick sensations in different areas.
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