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ahriuashd

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Consider the following scenarios. Which person displays characteristic signs of a persistent vegetative state?
 
  a. Brian is in a persistent state of unconsciousness; he cannot be awakened and does not respond to painful stimuli.
  b. Sienna is learning to walk after her automobile accident; however, she still cannot communicate and suffers significant cognitive impairment.
  c. Anil is in a coma; his mother is hopeful because he occasionally opens his eyes and sometimes even smiles or cries, but Anils doctors tell her that these actions are random.
  d. Muriel was in a deep coma; she now squeezes her mothers hand when she hears her voice, but she cannot open her eyes or speak.

Question 2

Following cardiac arrest, Teresas father Ike is in a coma. Ikes doctor explains to Teresa that his brain activity shows ____.
 
  a. alpha and theta waves that are consistent with sleep
  b. alpha and theta waves that are distinct from a normal sleeping pattern
  c. only alpha waves that are consistent with sleep
  d. only alpha waves that are distinct from a normal sleeping pattern



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
d



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