Stages Of Coma Flashcards
1
Q
Alertness
A
PT opens eyes, looks at clinician, responds fully and appropriately to stimuli.
Arousal intact
2
Q
Lethargy
A
PT appears drowsy but opens eyes, looks at clinician, responds to questions, then falls asleep.
3
Q
Obtundation
A
PT opens eyes and looks at clinician, responds slowly and is confused.
Alertness and interest in environment decreased.
4
Q
Stupor
A
PT arouses from sleep only after painful stimuli.
Verbal responses slow or absent.
PT lapses into unresponsive state after stimulus ceases.
Minimal self/environmental awareness.
5
Q
Coma
A
PT unarousable with eyes closed.
No response to inner needs/external stimuli.
