Scoring Systems

Question 1

Wells score

Answer 1

Estimates pre-test probability of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism

Question 2

Glasgow-Blatchford score

Answer 2

Assesses severity of UGIB before endoscopy → need for admission/intervention

Question 3

Glasgow Coma scale (GCS)

Answer 3

Measures level of consciousness

Question 4

HAS-BLED

Answer 4

Estimates risk of major bleeding in AF patients on anticoagulation

Question 5

GRACE score

Answer 5

Predicts in-hospital and 6-month mortality in acute coronary syndrome

Question 6

CHA₂DS₂-VASc Score

Answer 6

Estimates stroke risk in atrial fibrillation & guides anticoagulation decisions

Question 7

NIHSS score

Answer 7

Quantifies stroke severity → prognostication, tPA/thrombectomy eligibility, monitoring progress= NIH Stroke Scale

Question 8

CIWA-Ar score

Answer 8

Severity of alcohol withdrawal & guides benzodiazepine dosing

Question 9

GENEVA score

Answer 9

Probability of pulmonary embolism

Question 10

QTc score

Answer 10

Evaluates prolonged ventricular
repolarisation & risk of torsades de pointes or arrhythmia (used when starting certain drugs)

Question 11

CURB-65 score

Answer 11

Stratifies mortality risk in community-acquired pneumonia → guides admission/IV
therapy

Question 12

NEWS score

Answer 12

Early detection of clinical deterioration or sepsis → triggers escalation/response

Question 13

PESI score

Answer 13

Predicts mortality and severity in confirmed PE

Question 14

CENTOR score

Answer 14

Estimates likelihood of streptococcal pharyngitis → guides antibiotic prescribing

Question 15

ORBIT score

Answer 15

Risk of bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation who are taking anticoagulants

Question 16

MELD score

Answer 16

Predicts 3-month mortality in chronic liver disease

Important for transplant priority

Question 17

CHILD-PUGH score

Answer 17

Stages cirrhosis severity

Question 18

AVPU score

Answer 18

Simplified rapid assessment of consciousness