Exploring the Glasgow Coma Scale Assessment

What is the total possible score on the Glasgow Coma Scale?

What score is assigned for verbal response if the patient is oriented and understands their surroundings?

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• To determine the need for surgery

• To assess heart rate

• To evaluate the level of consciousness in patients with neurological conditions

• To measure blood pressure

What is the highest score a patient can achieve for eye-opening response?

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 4

For eye-opening response, what score is given if the patient's eyes only open in response to painful stimuli?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

If a patient uses inappropriate words in response, what score do they receive for verbal response?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What score is given for a motor response if the patient obeys commands?

• 4

• 6

• 5

• 7

If a patient demonstrates abnormal flexion to pain, what is their score for motor response?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 13 to 15 indicates what severity of brain injury?

• Critical

• Mild

• Severe

• Moderate

A score of 8 or less on the Glasgow Coma Scale is classified as what type of brain injury?

• Severe

• Non-specific

• Moderate

• Mild