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What is the NIH Stroke Scale score for Patient 1, section 5a?
What is the NIH Stroke Scale score for Patient 2, section 1b?
What is the NIH Stroke Scale score for Patient 3, section 6a?
What is the NIH Stroke Scale score for Patient 4, section 8?
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What is the NIH Stroke Scale score for Patient 5, section 3?
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What is the NIH Stroke Scale score for Patient 6, section 6b?
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Study Notes
NIH Stroke Scale Overview
- The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a systematic assessment tool used to measure stroke-related disabilities.
- Each item is scored to evaluate both motor and cognitive function, aiding in determining stroke severity.
Patient 1
- Total Score: 10
- Notable deficits:
- Significant motor function impairment (5a: 3)
- Presence of response to verbal commands (4: 1)
- Mild facial paresis (7: 1) and sensory loss (6a: 1).
Patient 2
- Total Score: 6
- Key observations:
- Moderate expressive aphasia (1b: 2)
- Mild right leg weakness (8: 1)
- Sensory responses are intact (5a and 5b: 0).
Patient 3
- Total Score: 6
- Important details:
- Displaying bilateral sensory deficits (6a: 2, 6b: 2)
- Slight visual deficits (8: 1)
- No motor function weakness recorded.
Patient 4
- Total Score: 2
- Characteristics:
- No observable motor or visual deficits.
- The only recorded issue is mild aphasia (4: 1).
Patient 5
- Total Score: 11
- Significant features:
- High motor function impairment (5a: 4) indicating major disability.
- Mild comprehension deficits (5a: 2) and facial motor impairment (7: 1).
- Overall high level of stroke impact indicated.
Patient 6
- Total Score: 2
- Key findings:
- Predominantly intact motor functions across most scales (scores near zero).
- Minor fixed deficits, particularly slight impairment in sensory function (6b: 1).
- Designates low impact from stroke symptoms.
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Description
Test your understanding of the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) through this quiz. It evaluates stroke-related disabilities by assessing motor and cognitive functions in patients. Analyze the cases of multiple patients to identify their scores and deficits accurately.
