This comprehensive resource includes NIH Stroke Scale testing Group C, containing six

NIH Stroke Scale Group C (Patients 1–6) Complete, Real & Authentic Updated Edition & Solved Introduction This comprehensive resource includes NIH Stroke Scale testing Group C, containing six real patient evaluations (Patients 1–6) based on the standards . Every answer is accurate, , and reflective of clinical scenarios and expected NIHSS scoring outcomes.Answer Format answers are clearly marked in bold and green for fast and efficient clinical review and exam preparation.Patient 1

Scenario: A 64-year-old male with left-sided facial droop and arm weakness.

• 1a. LOC: Alert. 0 (Normal).

• 1b. LOC Questions: Answers both correctly. 0 (Answers both correctly).

• 1c. LOC Commands: Follows both commands. 0 (Performs both correctly).

• 2. Best Gaze: Normal. 0 (Normal).

• 3. Visual Fields: Normal. 0 (Normal).

• 4. Facial Palsy: Left-sided droop. 1 (Minor paralysis).

• 5a. Left Arm Motor: Drifts within 10 seconds. 1 (Drift).

• 5b. Right Arm Motor: Normal strength. 0 (No drift).

• 6a. Left Leg Motor: Normal strength. 0 (No drift).

• 6b. Right Leg Motor: Normal strength. 0 (No drift).

• 7. Limb Ataxia: No ataxia. 0 (Absent).

• 8. Sensory: Normal sensation. 0 (Normal).

• 9. Best Language: Normal. 0 (Normal).

• 10. Dysarthria: Normal. 0 (Normal).

• 11. Extinction/Inattention: Normal. 0 (Normal).

Total Score: 2

Rationale: Mild stroke with left-sided facial and arm deficits.

Patient 2 Scenario: A 80-year-old female with global aphasia and right-sided paralysis. 1 / 2

• 1a. LOC: Alert but disoriented. 1 (Not fully alert).

• 1b. LOC Questions: Answers neither correctly. 2 (Answers neither correctly).

• 1c. LOC Commands: Does not follow commands. 2 (Performs neither correctly).

• 2. Best Gaze: Forced deviation to the left. 2 (Forced deviation).

• 3. Visual Fields: Right hemianopia. 2 (Complete hemianopia).

• 4. Facial Palsy: Right-sided paralysis. 3 (Complete paralysis).

• 5a. Left Arm Motor: Normal strength. 0 (No drift).

• 5b. Right Arm Motor: No movement. 4 (No movement).

• 6a. Left Leg Motor: Normal strength. 0 (No drift).

• 6b. Right Leg Motor: No movement. 4 (No movement).

• 7. Limb Ataxia: Untestable due to paralysis. 0 (Untestable).

• 8. Sensory: No response on right side. 2 (Severe sensory loss).

• 9. Best Language: No speech. 3 (Mute/global aphasia).

• 10. Dysarthria: Unable to assess. 2 (Severe dysarthria).

• 11. Extinction/Inattention: Ignores right side. 2 (Profound inattention).

Total Score: 27

Rationale: Severe stroke with right-sided paralysis and aphasia.

Patient 3

Scenario: A 57-year-old male with mild dysarthria and normal strength.

• 1a. LOC: Alert. 0 (Normal).

• 1b. LOC Questions: Answers both correctly. 0 (Answers both correctly).

• 1c. LOC Commands: Follows both commands. 0 (Performs both correctly).

• 2. Best Gaze: Normal. 0 (Normal).

• 3. Visual Fields: Normal. 0 (Normal).

• 4. Facial Palsy: Normal. 0 (Normal).

• 5a. Left Arm Motor: Normal strength. 0 (No drift).

• 5b. Right Arm Motor: Normal strength. 0 (No drift).

• 6a. Left Leg Motor: Normal strength. 0 (No drift).

• 6b. Right Leg Motor: Normal strength. 0 (No drift).

• 7. Limb Ataxia: No ataxia. 0 (Absent).

• 8. Sensory: Normal sensation. 0 (Normal).

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