DISTURBANCES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question 1

Objective; Based from a clinician’s observation

Answer 1

Sign

Question 2

Subjective; Experiences of the patient

Answer 2

Symptom

Question 3

constelation of signs and symptoms that make up a recognizable condition, is often used to show the overlap of the two

Answer 3

SYNDROME

Question 4

state of awareness

Answer 4

Consciousness

Question 5

perception modified by one’s own thoughts and emotions

Answer 5

Apperception

Question 6

sometimes used as another term for consciousness; refers to the state of functioning of the special senses

Answer 6

Sensorium

Question 7

disturbed orientation regarding time, place, or person

Answer 7

Disorientation

Question 8

patient exhibits confusion, restlessness, bewilderment, and a disoriented reaction that is usually associated with halucinations and fear.

Answer 8

Delirium

Question 9

a state of perceptual and cognitive confusion.

Answer 9

Clouding of consciousness

Question 10

a general condition wherein the patient exhibits extreme unresponsiveness and loss of orientation to the environment.

Answer 10

Stupor

Question 11

a disturbance in consciousness, with ha lucinations.

Answer 11

Twilight state

Question 12

another term for psychomotor epilepsy or complex partial seizure.

Answer 12

Dreamlike state

Question 13

the inability to concentrate or focus attention because patient is easily drawn to irrelevant external stimuli.

Answer 13

Distractibility

Question 14

blocking out of anxiety-causing stimuli.

Answer 14

Selective attention

Question 15

excessive focus and attention is given to ll internal and external stimuli due to paranoia.

Answer 15

Hyper vigilance