Which One of the Following Best Describes the Purpose of Determining

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best describes the purpose of determining a Glasgow Coma Scale score (GCS) in a patient with a head injury?

• A) The score gives information about the type of injury to the brain.
• B) It allows the EMT to predict the patient's likelihood of recovery.
• C) The score is important in guiding the EMT's treatment of the patient.
• D) It helps determine whether a patient's mental status is improving or deteriorating.

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Definitions:

Monocular Cues

Visual cues to depth or distance, which can be used by one eye alone.

Binocular Cues

Visual information taken in by both eyes that enables perception of depth, distance, and 3D characteristics of objects.

Kinesthesis

The sense of body position and movement of body parts; also called kinesthesia.

Equilibrium

The sense of balance.