EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

What is the score range of the Glascow Coma Scale?
  1. 3 to 15
  2. 0 to 12
  3. 4 to 20
  4. 1 to 10
Explanation
Answer: A - The Glascow Coma Scale is used to determine a patient’s level of consciousness. The patient is rated on a scale from 3 to 15. A score of 3 is the lowest and a score of 15 means that the patient is functioning normally. The scale is used specifically to evaluate a patient’s neurological function and is used in evaluating trauma, stroke, and patients with altered mental status (AMS).
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