Mental health ATI Questions with correct answers

alert Correct Answer - patient is responsive, opens eyes spontaneously, and answers questions appropriately lethargic Correct Answer - patient can open eyes and respond to questions but falls asleep easily obtunded Correct Answer - patient responds to light shaking, but is confused and slow to respond stuporous Correct Answer - patient barely responds to painful stimuli rubbing sternum comatose Correct Answer - patient unresponsive abnormal posturing may be present decorticate Correct Answer - arms flexed and internally rotated, legs extended and internally rotated Decerebrate Correct Answer - head arched back, arms, and legs extended autonomy Correct Answer - patient has right to make his or her own decision - even if it is not in his or her best interest beneficience Correct Answer - do what is best for the patient fidelity Correct Answer - keep your promises