Glasgow Coma Scale Assessment

The Glasgow Coma Scale, developed in the 1970s, is a global standard for assessing the consciousness level of acutely ill patients. It is a quick and reliable tool for detecting changes in a patient's condition by focusing on eye opening, verbal, and motor responses. The scale is not a psychological test but a functional assessment. Scoring is based on observable responses, with specific criteria for verbal and motor responses. The scale helps identify acute brain dysfunction, guiding further investigation and treatment.

When was the Glasgow Coma Scale developed?

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• To assess psychological state

• To evaluate cognitive function

• To measure physical strength

• To assess the conscious level of acutely ill patients

Which of the following is NOT a response assessed by the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Eye opening

• Verbal response

• Motor response

• Emotional response

What score is given for eye opening in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• 1 to 6

• 1 to 5

• 1 to 4

• 1 to 3

What should be the focus when assessing verbal response in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Broader cognitive function

• Psychological state

• Observable evidence

• Emotional stability

What is the significance of scoring V3 in verbal response?

• Patient is silent

• Patient uses words but not phrases

• Patient uses phrases

• Patient is unconscious

What is the focus of the motor response assessment in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

• Limb function

• Spinal cord function

• Peripheral nerve function

• Brain function

What score is given for a patient obeying commands in the motor response assessment?

• M6

• M5

• M7

• M4

Why should 'squeeze my hand' be used cautiously as a test response?

• It is a complex task

• It can be a primitive reflex

• It requires verbal response

• It is not part of the scale