When using the Glasgow Coma Scale for a patient involved in a motor vehicle crash, the patient opens the eyes when spoken to and points to the location of pain but is confused in conversation. What score should the nurse assign to this patient?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
ANS: C
Eye opening is scored as a 3. Best verbal response is scored as a 5, and best motor response is scored as a 4. This patient's score would be 12.
You might also like to view...
Upregulation or hypersensitization may lead to:
1. Increased response to a drug 2. Decreased response to a drug 3. An exaggerated response if the drug is withdrawn 4. Refractoriness or complete lack of response
The nurse observes fine white crystals in the IV tubing infusing an antibiotic. Which should the nurse implement?
1. Tell client this is a common occurrence. 2. Stop the infusion and notify the provider. 3. Flush tubing with normal saline solution. 4. Attach a 0.22-micrometer inline IV filter.
Which factor has served to limit the strategies for prevention of secondary victimization from the health-care system?
a. The trend of treating violence as a major criminal justice and health problem b. The use of a health-oriented model for understanding victims c. The view that violence and victimization are only caused by criminals d. The focus on public education and early detection of victimization
A major role of the moderator in focus group interviews is to ensure that everyone in the group has a chance to speak
A) True B) False