Assessment Of Consciousness Level Flashcards
1
Q
What is the correct order of steps for the Glasgow coma scale
A
Check, observe, stimulate, rate
2
Q
A GCS score of what and below, usually indicates that the patient is in a deep coma
A
GCS 8 or below
3
Q
What are pupils that are unequal in size possibly be a sight of
A
Raised inter cranial pressure
4
Q
what is the average resting size of pupils
A
2.0-5.0 mm
5
Q
If the patient is awake, with eyes open but is unable to verbally respond due to their medical condition, what is this known as
A
Dysphasia
