Which of the following is NOT one of the three main assessment points for a stroke patient?

• A. Autonomic status (level of consciousness and vital signs)
• B. Sensorimotor status above and below the shoulders
• C. Reflexes
• D. Language and nutrition status

Answer: (D)

The main concept here is the quick, triadic approach used to assess stroke patients: autonomic status (level of consciousness and vital signs), sensorimotor status above and below the shoulders, and reflexes. These domains give a concise snapshot of brain function and help track changes in the immediate period after a stroke.

Language and nutrition status are important aspects of overall stroke care, but they aren’t part of that triad. Language function (aphasia or dysarthria) and swallowing/nutrition issues are assessed as separate, vital elements of a comprehensive neuro exam and feeding safety, rather than as one of the core three assessment points used in this framework.