AMS

Question 1

Is altered mental status a diagnosis?

Answer 1

No, it is a symptom

Question 2

To meet the definition of a coma the patient has to be unarousable and do not have awareness of themselves or surroundings for how long?

Answer 2

At leas one hour

Question 3

In an unconsious patient how should temperature be obtained?

Answer 3

Rectally

Question 4

Pinpoint pupils on exam is indicative of what type of toxicity?

Answer 4

Narcotics

Question 5

Unreactive pupils on exam are indicative of what cranial nerve compression?

Answer 5

CN III