Glasgow Coma Scale Assessment

The video tutorial explains the Glasgow Coma Scale, a tool used globally by medical professionals to assess the consciousness level of patients with acute medical or trauma conditions. It details the three main components of the scale: eye, verbal, and motor responses, each with specific scoring criteria. The tutorial includes a case study of a patient named Beatrice to demonstrate the practical application of the scale in a real-world scenario.

What are the three main response categories used in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Eye, verbal, and motor

• Visual, auditory, and tactile

• Cognitive, emotional, and physical

• Sensory, motor, and reflex

What score does a patient receive for spontaneous eye movement on the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

If a patient responds only to speech, what eye response score do they receive?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What verbal response score is given to a patient who is completely alert and oriented?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 2

How is a 'word salad' response scored on the verbal response scale?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 5

What motor response score is given to a patient who can fully obey commands?

• 5

• 6

• 3

• 4

What is the total Glasgow Coma Scale score range for a mild brain injury?

• 13 to 15

• 3 to 8

• 9 to 12

• 16 to 18

In the case study, what was the total Glasgow Coma Scale score for the patient?

• 7

• 8

• 10

• 9

What was the verbal response score for the patient in the case study?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

What was the motor response score for the patient in the case study?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5