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COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Sensory

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Duke Leto is sleeping. Which of the following would accurately describe his provider’s discussion of this fact?
  1. Duke Leto’s state of arousal appears to be sleeping.
  2. Duke Leto is comatose.
  3. Duke Leto is sleeping comfortably.
  4. Duke Leto is resting.
Explanation
Answer - A - The body’s state of arousal determines the difference between being awake, asleep, stuporous, or comatose. Duke Leto’s provider would have to look at his EEG to determine the most accurate determination. Each state of arousal shows different levels of activity and can be distinguished by an EEG.
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