GCS

Question 1

What 3 factors are measured in GCS?

Answer 1

Eyes, Verbal, Motor

Question 2

Describe the score for Eyes

Answer 2

4 = Spontaneous
3 = Opens to Sound
2 = Opens to Pressure
1 = None

Question 3

Describe the score for Verbal

Answer 3

5 = Orientated
4 = Confused
3 = Speaks words
2 = Makes sounds
1 = None

Question 4

Describe the score for Motor

Answer 4

6 = Obey’s commands
5 = Localises to pain
4 = Normal flexion
3 = Abnormal flexion
2 = Extension
1 = None

Question 5

What would constitute “Normal flexion” (Motor 4)

Answer 5

Normal flexion response

Patient flexes arms rapidly at their elbow to move away from the painful stimulus

Question 6

What would constitute “Abnormal flexion” (Motor 3)

Answer 6

Involves either;
Adduction of the arm

Internal rotation of the shoulder

Flexion of the elbow

Pronation of the forearm

Wrist flexion (Decorticate posturing)