Disorder of consciousness Flashcards
1
Q
Clouded consciousness
A
- delirium ( infection ) , altered level of consciouseness
2
Q
clouded consciousness
A
- delirium ( infection ) , altered level of consciousness
, patient unresponsive due to inability to register information - awake , walking , talking
3
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stupor
A
- state of mutism & akinesia ( consciousness preserve )
- unresponsive
type- medical ( organic stupor ; hyperthyroidism )
- psychotic ; - catatonic stupor ( funny posture )
- depressive stupor , manic stupor , psychogenic stupor ( rape victim )
4
Q
Unconsciousness
A
- not responsive to surrounding , stimuli
- responsive to deep pain ( pressure over bony prominence & tendon archilis )
5
Q
coma
A
unresponsive to deep pain