5.2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a coma?
A
A state marked by a complete loss of consciousness
2
Q
What is persistent vegetative state
A
State of minimal to no consciousness in which the patients eyes may be open, and the person will develop wake-sleep cycles without clear signs of consciousness
3
Q
What is locked-in syndrome?
A
A disorder in which the patient is aware and awake but because of an inability to move his or her body appears unconscious
4
Q
What is brain death
A
Where the brain and brain stem no longer functions
