Perceptions
Semi-comatose
Stereognosis
MoCA
Decorticate Rigidity
Proprioception
Thought processes
Glasgow Coma Scale
Delirium
Lethargic
Point Localization
Decerebrate Rigidity
An exaggerated extensor posture of all extremities due to a midbrain lesion.
The ability to locate a point on the skin that is stimulated.
A healthy person should be consistently aware of reality.
Consists of assessing on three scales: eye, verbal and motor responses.
Spontaneously unconscious, responds only to persistent and vigorous shake or pain; has appropriate motor response.
In a healthy client this should be logical, goal directed, coherent, and relevant.
Rapid screening instrument for mild cognitive dysfunction.
The ability to sense stimuli arising within the body regarding position, motion, and equilibrium
Clouding of consciousness (dulled cognition, impaired alertness); inattentive; incoherent conversation.
Client is not fully alert, drifts off to sleep when not stimulated.
A unilateral or bilateral postural change, consisting of the upper extremities flexed and adducted and the lower extremities in rigid extension.
The mental perception by the senses, in reference to the ability to perceive the form of solid objects by touch.