NIHSS Flashcards - Group A

NIHSS Patient Assessment Overview

• Patient 1: Total score breakdown includes significant impairments in motor function (5a-3), showing mild stroke impacts.
• Patient 2: Shows mild impairments with several scores at zero, particularly in motor function and higher cognitive tasks (1b-2, 9-2).
• Patient 3: Identified issues in both facial and arm movements, evidenced by scores on 6a and 6b being 2 each, indicating moderate impairment.
• Patient 4: Minimal neurological deficits evident, as all assessments score zero except for one slight loss in facial movement (4-1).
• Patient 5: Exhibits varied impairments, most notably in motor functions (5a-4) and facial expressions (4-2), signaling a more severe neurological impact.
• Patient 6: Almost no responsiveness recorded, with only one score indicating mild impairment (6b-1), suggesting the least impact among the patients evaluated.

Key Assessment Categories

• Category 1 (Level of Consciousness): All patients show varying levels with Patient 1, 2, and 5 experiencing more significant impairments.
• Category 5 (Motor Arm Movements): Patient 1 stands out with a score of 3, indicating noticeable weakness; Patient 5 has the highest motor impairment score (5a-4).
• Category 6 (Facial Movement): Patient 3 shows moderate impairment mirrored in both sides of the face (6a-2, 6b-2), reiterating neurological disturbance.
• Total Scores: The collective assessment across patients suggests differentiation in stroke severity, influencing treatment plans and patient management strategies.