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