Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Quiz

Who published the Glasgow Coma Scale in 1974?

• John Smith and Emily Johnson

• Graham Teasdale and Bryan J. Jennett

• Michael Brown and Sarah Wilson

• David Miller and Jessica Thompson

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

• 8

• 5

• 3

• 10

How many components does the Glasgow Coma Scale have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What does the 'E' stand for in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Energy Level

• Emotional State

• Eye Opening

• Ear Response

What does a score of '5' indicate in the Eye Opening (E) response?

• Words, but not coherent

• Confused

• Orientated

• Sounds, but no words

What does the 'V' stand for in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Vocal Cord Strength

• Verbal Response

• Visual Acuity

• Vestibular Function

What does a score of '6' indicate in the Verbal Response (V)?

• Obeys command

• Localizing

• Normal flexion

• Abnormal flexion

What does the 'M' stand for in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Motor Response

• Mental State

• Muscle Tension

• Movement Coordination

What does a score of '4' indicate in the Motor Response (M)?

• Abnormal flexion

• Normal flexion

• Extension to pain

• Obeys commands

How are comas classified based on GCS?

• Critical, Stable, Recovering

• Extreme, Average, Mild

• Deep, Shallow, Intermediate

• Severe, Moderate, Minor