Assessment Glasgow Coma Scale A

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 total possible score on the Glasgow Coma Scale?

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

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