Objective Signs of a Desirable Level of Sedation Are

question 7

Multiple Choice

Objective signs of a desirable level of sedation are:
1) normal eye reaction and pupil size.
2) normal blood pressure and pulse.
3) no loss of gag reflex.
4) ability to answer questions.
5) relaxed hands, fingers, and mandible.

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4
• B) 1, 3, 4, 5
• C) 1, 2, 4, 5
• D) 2, 3, 4, 5
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Sensation

How our sensory receptors and nervous system take in and depict energies coming from stimuli in our surroundings.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect at least 50% of the time.

Sensory Memory

A type of storage that holds sensory information for a very short period of time, usually under one second.

Stimulus Set Point

The threshold at which a stimulus is strong enough to elicit a response or reaction.