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:

Natural Analgesic

A pain-relieving substance found in nature, such as morphine derived from opium poppies, which reduces pain without synthetic chemicals.

Neuroglial Tissue

Tissue in the nervous system made up of cells that support, nourish, and protect neurons.

Hydrocephalus

A condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain, which can lead to increased intracranial pressure and swelling.

Vertebral Posterior Arch

The posterior portion of the vertebral bone that, together with the vertebral body, encloses the spinal canal.