Which Statement About Coma Is True

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which statement about coma is True?

• A) Coma may be caused by widespread cerebral or brain stem trauma.
• B) During coma, brain oxygen consumption resembles that of a waking state.
• C) Coma is neurologically identical to syncope.
• D) Coma is a form of deep sleep.

---

Definitions:

Environmental "Superfund"

A program established by the United States government in 1980 to address hazardous waste sites and to clean up environmental contamination.

National Medical Insurance

A government-provided insurance plan aimed at ensuring healthcare coverage for all citizens.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Panama Canal

A man-made waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, significantly reducing the maritime journey time by avoiding the lengthy southern tip of South America.