Chapter 45: Cerebral DysfunctŤon NursŤng School Test Banks

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which term is used to describe a childs level of consciousness when the child can be aroused with stimulation? a. Stupor c. Obtundation b. Confusion d. Disorientation ANS: C Obtundation describes a level of consciousness in which the child can be aroused with stimulation. Stupor is a state in which the child remains in a deep sleep, responsive only to vigorous and repeated stimulation. Confusion is impaired decision making. Disorientation is confusion regarding time and place. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 1419 OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity 2. Which term is used when a patient remains in a deep sleep, responsive only to vigorous and repeated stimulation? Test Bank Go!—all FREE!!2 a. Coma c. Obtundation b. Stupor d. Persistent vegetative state ANS: B Stupor exists when the child remains in a deep sleep, responsive only to vigorous and repeated stimulation. Coma is the state in which no motor or verbal response occurs to noxious (painful) stimuli. Obtundation describes a level of consciousness in which the child can be aroused with stimulation. Persistent vegetative state describes the permanent loss of function of the cerebral cortex. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 1419 OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity