GCS

Question 1

What are the eye opening signs used in the GCS?

Answer 1

• Spontaneous (4)
• To sound (3)
• To pressure (2)
• None (1)
• Non-testable (NT) (i.e. if eyes are swollen shut)

Question 2

What is the verbal response used in the GCS?

Answer 2

• Orientated (5)
• Confused (4)
• Words (3)
• Sounds (2)
• None (1)
• Non-testable (NT) (i.e. if patient is intubated)

Question 3

What is the motor response used in the GCS?

Answer 3

• Obeys commands (6)
• Localising (5)
• Normal flexion (4)
• Abnormal flexion (3)
• Extension (2)
• None (1)
• Non-testable (0) (i.e. if patient has received muscle relaxants, spinal injury)

Question 4

How is head injury classified using GCS?

Answer 4

• Minor – GCS 14-15
• Moderate – GCS 9-13
• Severe GCS <8