Which of the following is NOT a stroke assessment tool?

• A. APACHE II
• B. RACE Stroke Scale
• C. FAST Stroke Test
• D. NIH Stroke Scale

Answer: (A)

APACHE II is a general ICU illness severity score, not a stroke-specific assessment. It combines physiologic measurements, age, and chronic health to estimate mortality risk, rather than to detect stroke signs or measure neurologic deficit. Stroke assessment tools are designed to quickly identify stroke symptoms and gauge severity to guide urgent treatment. FAST, NIH Stroke Scale, and RACE are all used for evaluating stroke presence and severity, helping clinicians decide on the appropriate next steps. So, APACHE II isn’t used as a stroke assessment tool, while the others are.