Arousal

Question 1

Arousal

Answer 1

is a physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli

Question 2

Causes of decreased arousal

Answer 2

• Sleepy
• Too much medication
• Abnormal blood sugar
• Infection
• Hormone imbalance
• Alcohol
• Pain
• BP
• Confusion

Question 3

What should you ask?

Answer 3

• When did the decreased alertness happen?
• How long did it last?
• Has it ever happened before? If so, how many times?
• Did the person behave the same way during past episodes?

Question 4

When should you be alarmed?

Answer 4

If pt is in a different state of arousal

Question 5

What is an outcome tool used in hospitals to test arousal?

Answer 5

Glasgow Coma Scale

Question 6

What are the 3 sections to the Glasgow coma scale?

Answer 6

• Motor Response
• Eye Opening
• Verbal Response
• 15 points possible