Which of the following assessment tools is used to determine the patients’ level of consciousness?
A- The Snellen Scale
B- The Norton Scale
C- The Morse Scale
D- The Glasgow Scale
Correct Response: D
The Glasgow Scale assesses for altered levels of consciousness. The Snellen chart, not scale, is used to assess and measure visual acuity; the Norton Scale assesses patients’ risk for skin breakdown; the Morse Scale assesses patients’ risk for falls.
A- The Snellen Scale
B- The Norton Scale
C- The Morse Scale
D- The Glasgow Scale
Correct Response: D
The Glasgow Scale assesses for altered levels of consciousness. The Snellen chart, not scale, is used to assess and measure visual acuity; the Norton Scale assesses patients’ risk for skin breakdown; the Morse Scale assesses patients’ risk for falls.
