What is the total Glasgow Coma Scale score when Eye opening is 2, Verbal response is 2, and Motor response is 4?

What is the total Glasgow Coma Scale score when Eye opening is 2, Verbal response is 2, and Motor response is 4?

• A. 8
• B. 6
• C. 9
• D. 7

Answer: (A)

Understanding how the Glasgow Coma Scale is calculated: you add the scores from three domains—eye opening, verbal response, and motor response—to get the total. Eye opening score of 2 means the patient opens eyes in response to pain. Verbal response score of 2 indicates incomprehensible sounds. Motor response score of 4 reflects withdrawal from pain. Add these: 2 + 2 + 4 = 8. So the total GCS score is 8. This fits a moderate level of impaired consciousness.

Understanding how the Glasgow Coma Scale is calculated: you add the scores from three domains—eye opening, verbal response, and motor response—to get the total.

Eye opening score of 2 means the patient opens eyes in response to pain. Verbal response score of 2 indicates incomprehensible sounds. Motor response score of 4 reflects withdrawal from pain. Add these: 2 + 2 + 4 = 8. So the total GCS score is 8. This fits a moderate level of impaired consciousness.