Ranchos Los Amigos Flashcards
I No Response
No response
II General response
General response
Does not react purposely to stimuli
Responses limited and often the same even with different stimulus
III Local Response
Specifically reacts but not all the time
Responses directly related to stimulus
May follow commands like closing eyes or squeezing hand but in a delayed inconsistent manner
IV Confused Agitated
Heightened activity
Does not discriminate among person/object
Inapproriate verbalizations
Gross attention to environment very brief
V Confused Inappropriate
Responds to simple commands somewhat consistent
Harder the command the movements become non purposeful
Highly distractable
Memory impaired
Cant use objects properly
No learning new info
VI Confused Appropriate
Goal directed behavior but dependent on external input or direction
dimple directions consistently and shows carryover.
Responses may be incorrect bc of memory but still are appropriate
Past memories easier to remember than present
VII Automatic Appropriate
Appears appropriate and oriented within hospital/home
Robot like
Carryover for new learning but decreased rate
Initiate social or recreational activities with structure
Judgment impaired
VII purposeful appropriate
Recall and integrate past and recent events and is aware and responsive to environment
No supervision once activities learned
Judgement may be off in emergencies