NM GCS Flashcards
1
Q
Score ranges from _____ to _____
A
3-15
2
Q
Severe brain injury is scored…
A
1-8
3
Q
Moderate brain injury is scored…
A
9-12
4
Q
Minor brain injury is scored…
A
13-15
5
Q
The GCS contains what 3 elements of response?
A
Eye opening
Motor response
Verbal response
6
Q
Eye opening scale …
A
4= spontaneous 3= to speech 2= to pain 1= no response
7
Q
Motor response scale
A
6= follows motor commands 5= localizes 4= withdraws 3= abnormal flexion response 2= extension response 1= no response
8
Q
Verbal response scale…
A
5= oriented 4= confused conversation 3= inappropriate words 2= incomprehensible sounds 1= no response
