Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Patient assessed with Glasgow Coma Scale, opens eyes spontaneously, obeys commands, orientedThe nurse who is assessing the patient with the Glasgow Coma Scale finds a patient who can open his eyes spontaneously, obeys all commands, and is oriented. The nurse documents a score of
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A score of 15 (D) reflects full consciousness (eye opening: 4, verbal: 5, motor: 6). Lower scores (A, B, C) indicate impairment.