Brain Death Is the Cessation of All Brain Functions

question 3

Multiple Choice

Brain death is the cessation of all brain functions. The criteria to establish brain death varies from state to state but generally recognized criteria include the following: Select all that apply.

• A)absent motor and reflex movements
• B)flat electroencephalogram (EEG) on successive EEGs
• C)no spontaneous respiration
• D)pupils are equal and responsive to light
• E)criteria present for at least 15 minutes

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