Which of the Following Is Not a Criteria for Whole-Brain

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a criteria for whole-brain death?

• A)total lack of responsiveness to even the most painful stimuli
• B)no eye movements, blinking, or pupil responses
• C)no postural activity, swallowing, yawning, or vocalizing
• D)a flat EEG for at least 12 hours

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Definitions:

Normal Probability Distribution

A continuous probability distribution that is symmetric about the mean, showing that data near the mean are more frequent in occurrence.

Symmetry

A property where a shape or figure is identical on both sides of a dividing line or plane, indicating balance and proportion.

Standard Deviation

An analysis method to quantify the level of scattering or variability among a set of measures.

Standard Normal Distribution

A normal distribution with a mean of zero and a standard deviation of one, used in statistical analyses.