Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Quiz

Who published the Glasgow Coma Scale in 1974?

• Michael Brown and Sarah Wilson

• John Smith and Emily Johnson

• David Miller and Jessica Davis

• Graham Teasdale and Bryan J. Jennett

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

• 15

• 7

• 3

• 10

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

• Motor Response (M)

• Verbal Response (V)

• None of the above

• Eye Opening (E)

What does a score of 4 indicate in the Eye Opening (E) component of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• To pressure

• To sound

• None

• Spontaneous

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

• Localizing

• None

• Obeys command

• Normal flexion

What does a score of 3 indicate in the Motor Response (M) component of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Flexion in response to pain

• Extension to pain

• None

• Withdraws from pain

How are comas classified based on the Glasgow Coma Score (GCS)?

• Moderate, GCS 9 – 12

• Minor, GCS 13

• Severe, GCS 8 or less

• All of the above

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

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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

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

What is the purpose of the Paediatric Glasgow Coma Scale?

• To assess infants

• To assess older adults

• To assess younger children

• To assess teenagers

Which component of the Glasgow Coma Scale has 5 grades for assessment?

• Eye response

• Verbal response

• Motor response

• None of the above