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Veterinary Technician

Category - Critical Care

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During what level of consciousness does the patient fail to respond to environmental stimuli, but continue to respond to painful stimuli?

Alert
Delirious
Comatose
Stuporous

Explanation

Answer: D - During stuporous consciousness the patient fails to respond to environmental stimuli, but does respond to painful stimuli. The level of consciousness is a part of the initial triage assessment for the central nervous system during emergencies, and is used to help determine the patient's overall stability. The level of consciousness should be regularly monitored while performing emergency treatment.

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