GCS-Glasgow Coma Scale
Brain Anatomy
Increased ICP
Neuro Assessment
Diagnostic Tests
100
The patient can be dead and have this score.
What is three (3).
100
This is how much the brain weighs.
What is 1400 grams or 3 pounds.
100
This is the normal intracranial pressure.
What is 10-15 mmHg.
100
This is an example of a proverb used to assess abstract reasoning.
What is an apple a day keeps the doctor away; The early bird catches the worm; A stitch in time saves nine; Where there's a will, there's a way.
100
This is the test of choice for all neuro emergencies.
What is CT head without contrast.
200
The highest possible score for an awake, normal patient.
What is fifteen (15).
200
This area is the largest portion of the brain.
What is cerebrum.
200
This is the formula for calculating cerebral perfusion pressure.
What is MAP - ICP = CPP (mean arterial pressure - intracranial pressure = cerebral perfusion pressure)
200
This acronym is used to chart pupillary assessment.
What is PERRLA (pupils equal, round, regular to light and accommodation)
200
This test is utilized to assess for problems within the vasculature of the brain.
What is cerebral angiogram or arteriogram.
300
The score required to be considered comatose.
What is seven (7).
300
This cerebral hemisphere is dominant in the majority of the population.
What is left.
300
This is the normal cerebral perfusion pressure.
What is 70-100 mmHg
300
This term refers to the tension in a muscle while its at rest.
What is muscle tone.
300
This scan shows pictures of the brain at work, utilizing glucose.
What is PET scan.
400
This category differs on the Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale.
What is verbal response.
400
This lobe of the brain is responsible for vision.
What is occipital.
400
This is one method of decreasing intracranial pressure (decreasing cerebral edema).
What is Mannitol; Steroids; Fluid Restriction; CSF Drainage; Hyperventilation; Temp Control/Prevent Shivering; Barbiturate Coma; Pharmacological Paralysis
400
This assessment tests for subtle upper extremity weakness.
What is pronator drift
400
This test may require the patient to avoid sleep prior to or during the test.
What is EEG - Electro encephalogram
500

Localizes or withdraws from pain - Which one indicates higher level of neurological functioning?

What is localizes to pain?

500
This is the name of the "master gland" located in the brain.
What is Pituitary.
500
These are the 3 components of the cranial vault.
What is Brain, Blood, and Spinal Fluid.
500
These 3 tools are needed for a Neuro Physical Exam
What is Penlight, Reflex Hammer, and Q-Tip.
500
This test is performed at the bedside over the temporal bone to assess for vascular compromise.
What is Trans cranial Doppler
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