12 Questions
Changes in pupillary activity may signal decreased intracranial pressure associated with a space-occupying lesion.
False
LOC reflects cortical function and usually provides the first sign of central nervous system (CNS) deterioration.
True
Evaluating muscle strength, reflexes, and posture does not help identify nervous system damage.
False
Self-awareness is not reflected by LOC.
False
The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess the patient's level of consciousness. True or False?
True
If a patient responds appropriately when asked for their full name, it indicates disorientation affecting the sense of date first. True or False?
False
Garbled words in the patient's replies indicate difficulty with thought processing and organization. True or False?
False
Assessing the patient's ability to understand and follow one-step commands does not require a motor response. True or False?
False
Applying a painful stimulus is not classified as either central or peripheral. True or False?
False
A score of 7 or less on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates coma. True or False?
True
The Glasgow Coma Scale measures three responses to stimuli: eye opening, motor response, and verbal response. True or False?
True
The highest possible score on the Glasgow Coma Scale is 15. True or False?
True
Test your knowledge of evaluating neurological function and identifying signs of central nervous system deterioration and increased intracranial pressure. Explore measures of environmental awareness, self-awareness, pupillary activity, muscle strength, reflexes, and posture.
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