Standard Terms for LOC

Question 0

Confused

Answer 0

1. Lacks ability to think clearly and rapidly

- Usually oriented to person

Question 1

Full Consciousness

Answer 1

1. Awake, alert, oriented, interacts w/ environment

Question 2

Delirious

Answer 2

1. Not oriented to person, place, or time

2. Impairment of reality with auditory or visual hallucinations possible

Question 3

Disoriented

Answer 3

1. Lacks ability to recognize place or person

Question 4

Lethargic

Answer 4

1. Very drowsy and needs increased stimuli to be awakened

Question 5

Obtunded

Answer 5

1. Sleeps unless aroused
2. Once aroused has limited interaction with the environment
3. Answers questions with minimal response

Question 6

Stupor

Answer 6

1. Requires vigorous stimulation to arouse

Question 7

Coma

Answer 7

1. Vigorous stimulation produces no motor or verbal response