Which statement correctly describes the Glasgow Coma Scale components?

• A. Respiratory rate assessment
• B. Pupil response testing
• C. Eye opening, verbal response, motor response scoring system
• D. Blood pressure and heart rate assessment

Answer: (C)

The Glasgow Coma Scale measures level of consciousness using three domains: eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. Each domain has its own scoring, and the total score ranges from 3 to 15, with higher scores indicating better consciousness. Eye opening scores range from 1 to 4 (none to spontaneous opening). Verbal response scores range from 1 to 5 (none to oriented). Motor response scores range from 1 to 6 (no movement to obeys commands). This combination captures how awake someone is, how they speak, and how they move in response to stimuli. Respiratory rate, pupil reactivity, and vital signs like blood pressure or heart rate are important bedside observations but are not part of the Glasgow Coma Scale.