In the Glasgow Coma Scale, which description corresponds to an Eye Opening score of 3?

In the Glasgow Coma Scale, which description corresponds to an Eye Opening score of 3?

• A. Spontaneous opening
• B. Open to speech
• C. Open to pain
• D. No response

Answer: (B)

The Eye Opening component of the Glasgow Coma Scale measures how a patient responds to stimulation, reflecting their level of arousal. An eye opening score of 3 means the patient opens their eyes in response to spoken words or a verbal command—i.e., they react to speech but not spontaneously. Spontaneous opening would be a score of 4, opening to pain a score of 2, and no response a score of 1. In practice, you test by calling the patient's name or speaking, and observe if the eyes open in response.

The Eye Opening component of the Glasgow Coma Scale measures how a patient responds to stimulation, reflecting their level of arousal. An eye opening score of 3 means the patient opens their eyes in response to spoken words or a verbal command—i.e., they react to speech but not spontaneously. Spontaneous opening would be a score of 4, opening to pain a score of 2, and no response a score of 1. In practice, you test by calling the patient's name or speaking, and observe if the eyes open in response.