The CPSS evaluates for facial palsy, arm weakness, and speech abnormalities. Items are scored as either normal or abnormal. |
Facial droop |
The patient shows teeth or smiles |
Normal: Both sides of face move equally. |
Abnormal: One side of face does not move as well as the other. |
Arm drift |
The patient closes their eyes and extends both arms straight out for 10 seconds |
Normal: Both arms move the same, or both arms do not move at all. |
Abnormal: One arm either does not move, or one arm drifts down compared to the other. |
Speech |
The patient repeats "The sky is blue in Cincinnati" |
Normal: The patient says correct words with no slurring of words. |
Abnormal: The patient slurs words, says the wrong words, or is unable to speak. |
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