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2. CONSCIOUSNESS AND DISTURBANCES OF CONSCIOUSNESS Flashcards

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Consciousness

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a state of being aware and having knowledge of the environment.

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A clear state of consciousness

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is when the patient is fully aware of the state of the surroundings.

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A clouded state of consciousness

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occurs when contact with external reality is disturbed.

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How does consciousness exist?

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Consciousness exists on a continuum, with maximal alertness at one end and coma at the other end.

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