Glasgow Coma Scale + TBI
A ________ provides the most accurate and reliable data and also provides a means to
control ICP by cerebrospinal fluid removal. - CORRECT ANSWER-external ventricular
drain (other monitoring options that are less invasive include the subdural bolt and a
fiberoptic catheter)
What does GOAT do? - CORRECT ANSWER-predict recovery after TBI
What is an O-Log? - CORRECT ANSWER-orientation log to predict functional
independence
What is the order of verbal response from 1-5 - CORRECT ANSWER-
1 = None
2 = incomprehensible
3 = inappropriate
4 = confused
5 = oriented
T/F Coma is uncommon in patients who score 3-8 on the GCS - CORRECT ANSWER-
False - common 90%
T/F The GCS is often used during initial assessment following TBI - CORRECT
ANSWER-T
T/F The lowest score on GCS is 0/15 - CORRECT ANSWER-False - 3/15
T/F The first step in administering the GCS is to observe the patient - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Identify the 2 categories that are not included in the GCS
a. best motor response
b. generalized response
c. eye opening
d. cognitive response
e. verbal response - CORRECT ANSWER-B & D
Which parameter is not assessed as part of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
a. eye opening
b. motor response
c. reflex response
d. verbal response - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A ________ provides the most accurate and reliable data and also provides a means to
control ICP by cerebrospinal fluid removal. - CORRECT ANSWER-external ventricular
drain (other monitoring options that are less invasive include the subdural bolt and a
fiberoptic catheter)
What does GOAT do? - CORRECT ANSWER-predict recovery after TBI
What is an O-Log? - CORRECT ANSWER-orientation log to predict functional
independence
What is the order of verbal response from 1-5 - CORRECT ANSWER-
1 = None
2 = incomprehensible
3 = inappropriate
4 = confused
5 = oriented
T/F Coma is uncommon in patients who score 3-8 on the GCS - CORRECT ANSWER-
False - common 90%
T/F The GCS is often used during initial assessment following TBI - CORRECT
ANSWER-T
T/F The lowest score on GCS is 0/15 - CORRECT ANSWER-False - 3/15
T/F The first step in administering the GCS is to observe the patient - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Identify the 2 categories that are not included in the GCS
a. best motor response
b. generalized response
c. eye opening
d. cognitive response
e. verbal response - CORRECT ANSWER-B & D
Which parameter is not assessed as part of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
a. eye opening
b. motor response
c. reflex response
d. verbal response - CORRECT ANSWER-C
