Carl Is Suffering from Delirium

question 60

Multiple Choice

Carl is suffering from delirium. He mumbles incoherently, experiences episodes of panic with vivid and frightening hallucinations, seizures, and high fever. His delirium is best described as ______.

• A) chronic
• B) mild
• C) moderate
• D) severe

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Definitions:

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication throughout the nervous system.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, crucial for transforming sound vibrations into neural signals.

Hair Cells

Hair cells are sensory receptors located in the inner ear that detect sound and head motion to convert vibrations into electrical signals for hearing and balance.

High-Amplitude Sounds

Sounds that carry a greater intensity or volume, often leading to a greater impact on the listener's ears and potentially causing harm.