The Glasgow Coma Scale consists of an assessment of:
a. Pupil reactivity and motor response.
b. Eye opening and verbal and motor responses.
c. Level of consciousness and verbal response.
d. Intracranial pressure (ICP) and level of consciousness.
ANS: B
The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses eye opening and verbal and motor responses. Pupil reactivity is not a part of the Glasgow Coma Scale but is included in the pediatric coma scale. Level of consciousness and ICP are not part of the Glasgow Coma Scale.
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