5 Questions
Which level of consciousness is characterized by the patient appearing awake but sleepy, needing further stimulation to respond appropriately?
Lethargy
Which level of consciousness is characterized by the patient already appearing asleep, but can be awakened with tactile stimulation?
Obtundation
Which level of consciousness is characterized by the patient appearing asleep and can only be awakened with painful stimulation?
Stupor
Which level of consciousness is characterized by the patient being asleep all the time and unable to sustain basic vital functioning?
Coma
What type of stimulation is required to wake up a patient in the state of obtundation?
Tactile stimulation
Study Notes
Levels of Consciousness
- Lethargic: Patient appears awake but sleepy, needs further stimulation to respond appropriately.
- Obtundation: Patient appears asleep, can be awakened with tactile stimulation.
- Stuporous: Patient appears asleep, can only be awakened with painful stimulation.
- Comatose: Patient is asleep all the time and unable to sustain basic vital functioning.
- Obtundation Stimulation: Patient in obtundation state requires tactile stimulation to wake up.
Test your knowledge of different states of consciousness with this quiz. Learn about fully conscious, lethargy, obtundation, and more. Challenge yourself to identify the characteristics and responses associated with each state.
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