The Two Scales That Are Recommended for Assessment of Agitation

question 6

Multiple Choice

The two scales that are recommended for assessment of agitation and sedation in adult critically ill patients are the

• A) Ramsay Scale and Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS).
• B) Ramsay Scale and Motor Activity Assessment Scale (MAAS).
• C) Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS) and the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS).
• D) Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) and Motor Activity Assessment Scale (MAAS).

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheaths

Insulating layers around nerves made of lipid and protein, enhancing the speed of electrical signal transmission.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord involved in physical support, maintenance of the blood-brain barrier, and nutrient and ion regulation.

Microglia

Specialized type of glial cells in the brain and spinal cord that act as the main form of active immune defense in the central nervous system.

Ependymal Cells

Specialized glial cells that line the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord, involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.