GCS questions

Question 1

An injured patient is assigned a total score of 9 on the GCS. He is assigned a score of 2 for eye opening, a score of 3 for verbal response, and a score of 4 for motor response. Which of the following clinical findings is consistent with his GCS score?
Select one:
A. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from pain
B. Opens eyes in response to voice, makes incomprehensible sounds, localizes pain
C. Opens eyes spontaneously, is confused when spoken to, exhibits abnormal flexion
D. Eyes remain closed, makes incomprehensible sounds, exhibits abnormal extension

Answer 1

A. Opens eyes in response to pain, uses inappropriate words, withdraws from pain

Question 2

Your patient opens his eyes, moans and pulls away from you when you pinch his trapezius muscle. You should assign a Glasgow coma scale of: 
A. 8 
B. 9 
C. 7 
D. 6

Answer 2

A. 8

Question 3

Your patient opens his eyes, moans, and pulls away from you when you pinch his trapezius muscle. You should assign a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of:
Select one: 
A. 9. 
B. 8. 
C. 6. 
D. 7.

Answer 3

B. 8.