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Glasgow Coma Scale Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of the Glasgow coma scale?

A

Assessment of conscious levels of a patient.

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What is the Glasgow coma scale divided into?

A

Motor
Verbal
Eye opening

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3
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What is the Glasgow coma scale out of?

A

15

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4
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A Glasgow coma scale of what is concerning?

A

Below 8

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5
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What does a Glasgow coma scale of less than 8 suggest?

A

Patient is unable to maintain their own airway adequately

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How many points is the motor section of the Glasgow Coma scale worth?

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6

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How many points is the verbal section of the Glasgow Coma scale worth?

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5

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How many points is the eye opening section of the Glasgow Coma scale worth?

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4

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9
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What does 6 for motor on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

A

Obeys commands

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10
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What does 5 for motor on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

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Localises to pain

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11
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What does 4 for motor on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

A

Withdraws to pain

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12
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What does 3 for motor on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

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Flexor response to pain

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13
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What does 2 for motor on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

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Extensor response to pain

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14
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What does 1 for motor on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

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No response to pain

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15
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What does 5 for verbal on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

A

Orientated

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16
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What does 4 for verbal on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

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Confused conversation

17
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What does 3 for verbal on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

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Inappropriate speech

18
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What does 2 for verbal on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

A

Incomprehensible (sounds)

19
Q

What does 1 for verbal on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

A

Nothing

20
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What does 4 for eye opening on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

A

Spontaneous

21
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What does 3 for eye opening on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

A

To speech

22
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What does 2 for eye opening on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

A

To pain

23
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What does 1 for eye opening on the Glasgow Coma Scale suggest?

A

Not opening

24
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What is the lowest score on the Glasgow coma scale?

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3/15

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