NURSING NR283

NEURO – TERMS TO KNOW CONSCIOUSNESS  The state of being aware, or perceiving physical facts or mental concepts; a state of general wakefulness and responsiveness to environment; a functioning sensorium. [L. conscio, to know, to be aware of]  totally aware of surrounding activities and incoming stimuli  oriented to time, place, and people  person can respond quickly and appropriately to questions, commands, or events.  Various levels of reduced consciousness may present a...