NREMT Paramedic Practice

Which response would correspond with a verbal response score of 2 on the Glasgow Coma Scale?

1. Oriented

2. Confused

3. Inappropriate

4. None

The correct answer is: Inappropriate

A verbal response score of 2 on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates that the individual is making inappropriate responses. This means that while the patient may be able to produce speech, it is not as coherent or relevant to the context and may not make sense, reflecting a significant decrease in cognitive function and consciousness. Inappropriate verbal responses can be spontaneous and could express emotional states, but they lack appropriate meaning or relevance to what's being asked or discussed. In contrast, an oriented verbal response denotes full consciousness and awareness of one's environment, scoring a 5 on the scale. A confused verbal response, scoring a 4, would indicate that the patient answers questions but is disoriented and demonstrates an impaired understanding of their condition or surroundings. The option of "none" does not apply here, as there is a valid score and description for inappropriate responses.