Nervous system part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
It is how a patient reacts/behaves
A
Level of Consciousness
2
Q
Enumerate the four levels of consciousness
A
- Alert/Awake
- Lethargy
- Stuporous
- Comatose
3
Q
Person is conscious
A
Alert/Awake
4
Q
Person is drousy/sleepy
A
Lethargy
5
Q
Person requires painful stimuli to awaken
A
Stuporous
6
Q
Person is in complete unconsciousness
A
Comatose
7
Q
What is the regular Heart/Pulse rate
A
60-100 beats/min
8
Q
> 100 ( higher ) beats/min =
A
Tachycardia
9
Q
<60 (lower) beats/min
A
Bradychardia
10
Q
What is the regular Respiratory rate (RR)
A
12-20 CPM
11
Q
higher then 20 cpm =?
A
Tachypnea
12
Q
lower then 12cpm =?
A
Bradypnea
13
Q
What are the chemical properties present in the brain
A
- Dopamine
- Seratonin
- Histamine
- Cortisol
14
Q
Happy hormone/Pleasure hormone. Gets released during sexual arousal
A
Dopamine
15
Q
Depression hormone (???)
A
Seratonin
