KVV E-Modules

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is primarily used to assess:

A: a) Pain threshold B: b) Level of consciousness C: c) Memory recall D: d) Reflex integrity

Which of the following is NOT a component of the GCS?

A: a) Eye opening B: b) Verbal response C: c) Motor response D: d) Pupillary reaction

A GCS score of 8 or less generally indicates:

A: a) Mild head injury A: b) Severe head injury C: c) Moderate head injury D: d) No impairment

In physiotherapy, monitoring changes in GCS is MOST important for:

A: a) Progress of musculoskeletal injury B: b) Detecting deterioration in neurological status C: c) Assessing lung expansion D: d) Monitoring cardiovascular endurance

Which GCS eye response is scored as 4?

A: a) Eyes open spontaneously B: b) Eyes open to speech C: c) Eyes open to pain D: d) No eye opening