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Which of the following is the correct definition of consciousness?
Which of the following is the correct definition of consciousness?
- The state of being in a stupor
- The state of being asleep and unaware of oneself and the environment
- The state of being awake and aware of oneself and the environment (correct)
- The state of being in a coma
Which of the following is NOT a level of disturbed consciousness?
Which of the following is NOT a level of disturbed consciousness?
- Semi-coma
- Stupor
- Coma
- Sleepiness (correct)
What is the definition of coma?
What is the definition of coma?
- A state of deep sleep
- A state of being in a stupor
- A state of being unarousable and unresponsive to repeated stimuli (correct)
- A state of semi-consciousness
Which part of the brain is necessary to be extensively damaged in order to produce coma?
Which part of the brain is necessary to be extensively damaged in order to produce coma?
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What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
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Consciousness
- Definition: subjective experience of being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings
Levels of Consciousness
- Disturbed levels: drowsiness, lethargy, obtundation, stupor
- NOT a level of disturbed consciousness: coma (coma is a state of deep unconsciousness)
Coma
- Definition: a state of deep unconsciousness characterized by a lack of responsiveness to stimuli
- Required brain damage: extensive damage to the brainstem, specifically the reticular formation
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
- Purpose: to assess the level of consciousness and neurological function in individuals with brain injuries or disease
- Evaluates: eye opening, verbal response, and motor response to stimuli
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