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What does a RASS score of +1 indicate?
What does a RASS score of +1 indicate?
A score of +1 indicates a restless patient who is anxious but not aggressive or vigorous in movements.
What is the description of a patient with a RASS score of 0?
What is the description of a patient with a RASS score of 0?
A score of 0 indicates a calm and alert patient.
What does a RASS score of -1 signify?
What does a RASS score of -1 signify?
A score of -1 signifies a drowsy patient who is not fully alert but has sustained awakening for more than 10 seconds.
How is a patient with a RASS score of -2 characterized?
How is a patient with a RASS score of -2 characterized?
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RASS Scale Scores and Descriptions
- A score of +1 indicates a restless patient who is anxious but not aggressive or vigorous in movements.
- A score of 0 indicates a calm and alert patient.
- A score of -1 signifies a drowsy patient who is not fully alert but has sustained awakening for more than 10 seconds.
- A score of -2 characterizes a patient with light sedation who briefly awakens with eye contact to voice for less than 10 seconds.
- A score of -3 indicates moderate sedation, where the patient shows movement or eye opening to voice but no eye contact.
- A score of -4 indicates deep sedation, where the patient has no response to voice but may show movement or eye opening with physical stimulation.
- A score of -5 indicates an unarousable patient with no response to voice or physical stimulation.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the RASS (Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale) and its scores, which provide important insights into the sedation levels of patients. Participants will learn about the various scores from +1 to -5 and the corresponding patient states. It's essential for healthcare professionals monitoring sedation levels.
