Level of Consciousness

Question 1

Alert

Answer 1

responds appropriately to auditory, tactile, and visual stimuli

Question 2

Disorientation

Answer 2

disorientated; unable to follow simple commands, inattentive

Question 3

stupor

Answer 3

responds to verbal commands w/moaning or groaning; if at all; seems unaware of surroundings

Question 4

semi-comatose

Answer 4

in an impaired state of consciousness, aroused any by energetic stimulus

Question 5

comatose

Answer 5

unable to respond to painful stimuli
cornea & papillary reflexes absent
cannot swallow or cough
is incontient of urine and feces
EEG pattern decreases or is absent neurological activity