GCS Adult

Question 1

What are the categories assessed in the Glasgow Coma Score?

Answer 1

Eye Opening, Verbal Response, Motor Response

These categories evaluate a patient’s level of consciousness.

Question 2

What are the possible responses for Eye Opening in the Glasgow Coma Score?

Answer 2

• Spontaneous
• To voice
• To pain
• None

Eye opening responses indicate the patient’s alertness.

Question 3

What are the possible responses for Verbal Response in the Glasgow Coma Score?

Answer 3

• Oriented
• Confused
• Inappropriate words
• Incomprehensible words
• None

Verbal responses assess the patient’s ability to communicate and comprehend.

Question 4

What are the possible responses for Motor Response in the Glasgow Coma Score?

Answer 4

• Obeys commands
• Localizes pain
• Withdraws to pain
• Flexes to pain
• Extends to pain
• None

Motor responses reflect the patient’s ability to respond to stimuli.

Question 5

What is the final score calculated in the Glasgow Coma Score?

Answer 5

Glasgow Coma Score Total

The total score helps determine the severity of brain injury.