Level Of Consciousness

Question 1

Consciousness

Answer 1

Level of awareness of oneself and the environment. Appropriate response to external stimuli; oriented to time, place, person, and purpose

Question 2

Confusion

Answer 2

Inappropriate response to stimuli and decreased attention span and memory; inappropriate reactions to simple commands

Question 3

Lethargy (hypersomnia)

Answer 3

Drowsiness or increased sleep time; is able to be aroused; responds appropriately; possibly falls asleep again immediately

Question 4

Delirium

Answer 4

Confusion, disordered perception, and decreased attention span; motor and sensory excitement; inappropriate reactions to stimuli; marked anxiety

Question 5

Coma

Answer 5

Loss or lowering of consciousness

Question 6

Coma Stage I (stupor)

Answer 6

Arousable with vigorous repeated stimuli; slowed verbal response but deep tendon and superficial reflexes are intact