GCS

Question 1

What is the mnemonic for verbal response on the Glasgow coma scale?

Answer 1

Voiceless (1)
Obscure incoherent sounds (2)
Inappropriate words (3)
Confused (4)
Elegant speech (5)

Question 2

What is the mnemonic for eye opening response on the Glasgow coma scale?

Answer 2

Spontaneous (4) - think of open eyes
To verbal stimuli (3) - think of the number 3 as lips
To pain (2) - think of the number 2 as poking
None (1) - think of sideways one being closed eyes

Question 3

What is the mnemonic for eye opening response on the Glasgow coma scale?

Answer 3

Spontaneous (4) - think of open eyes
To verbal stimuli (3) - think of the number 3 as lips
To pain (2) - think of the number 2 as poking
None (1) - think of sideways one being closed eyes

Question 4

What is the mnemonic for motor response on the Glasgow coma scale?

Answer 4

OLD BEN
Obeys (6)
Localises to pain (5)
Draws from pain (4)
Bends (3)
Extends (2)
None (1)