Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Quiz

Who published the Glasgow Coma Scale in 1974?

• John Smith and Emily Johnson

• Graham Teasdale and Bryan J. Jennett

• David Miller and Jessica Thompson

• Michael Brown and Sarah Wilson

What is the lowest possible Glasgow Coma Score (GCS)?

• 7

• 3

• 10

• 15

Which test is used to assess the eye response in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Eye Opening (E)

• Verbal Response (V)

• None of the above

• Motor Response (M)

What does a score of 5 in the Eye Opening (E) category of the Glasgow Coma Scale indicate?

• Confused

• Words, but not coherent

• Orientated

• None

What does a score of 6 in the Verbal Response (V) category of the Glasgow Coma Scale indicate?

• Obeys command

• None

• Localizing

• Normal flexion

What does a score of 4 in the Motor Response (M) category of the Glasgow Coma Scale indicate?

• Abnormal flexion

• Normal flexion

• None

• Extension

What is the classification for a coma with GCS 8 or less?

• Minor

• None of the above

• Severe

• Moderate

What is the limitation of the Glasgow Coma Scale when assessing children?

• Verbal performance of even a healthy child would be expected to be poor

• None of the above

• It cannot be used for children below the age of 36 months

• It is not applicable to children with head injuries

What is the purpose of the Paediatric Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Assessing younger children

• Assessing adults with head injuries

• Assessing elderly patients

• None of the above

Which of the following is not a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Blood pressure

• Motor Response (M)

• Eye Opening (E)

• Verbal Response (V)