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Question 1

A young woman presents to ED after a drug overdose. She has her eyes closed but
opens them when asked. She is slightly confused and can’t tell you where she is or the day
and date but can answer your questions. She can perform movements in response to
command during your neurological exam. What is her GCS?
A. 7,
B. 9,
C. 11,
D. 13,
E. 15

Answer 1

D.

Calculation of GCS has 3 components:
(E) Eye response, (V) verbal response and (M) motor response.

E = 3. Eye opening to speech.
V = 4. Slightly confused, but can answer questions. 
M = 6. Obeys commands.
GCS = 13

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