NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification by the American Heart Association tests healthcare professionals' ability to accurately assess neurological deficits in stroke patients using the standardized 11-category, 15-item clinical scale. It is required for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals in stroke care settings.
30
Questions
35 min
Time Limit
80%
To Pass
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Exam Rules
- You can skip questions and return to them later
- Flag questions for review before submitting
- No feedback shown until you submit the entire exam
- Unanswered questions count as wrong — answer everything
- 10 pretest questions are mixed in and don't affect your score
- Timer auto-submits when time runs out
- Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds