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NURSING NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY – FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE( COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A)
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NURSING NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY – FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE NEURO – TERMS TO KNOW CONSCIOUSNESS The state of being aware, or perceiving physical facts or mental concepts; a state of general wa... kefulness and responsiveness to environment; a functioning sensorium. [L. conscio, to know, to be aware of] totally aware of surrounding activities and incoming stimuli oriented to time, place, and people person can respond quickly and appropriately to questions, commands, or events. Various levels of reduced consciousness may present as o Lethargy o Confusion o Disorientation o memory loss o unresponsiveness to verbal stimuli o difficulty in arousal Glasgow Coma Scale o Used for assessing LOC Coma o Most serious level of loss of consciousness o Affected person does not respond to stimuli (pain, or verbal) o Some reflexes may still be present Deep coma o Loss of all reflexes o Fixed and dilated pupils o Slow and irregular pulse and respirations [Show More]
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