NURSING NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY – FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE( COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A)

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 Less