A sixteen-year-old was a passenger in a two-car collision. T…

A sixteen-year-old was a passenger in a two-car collision. The patient denies any injuries but was not wearing a seat belt and was a backseat passenger. You go ahead and complete an assessment because the driver of the vehicle was fatally injured. Because of this situation, you would expect to find this patient’s pulse to be within the normal range for a/an:

Upon arrival at the scene, you are met by firefighters who t…

Upon arrival at the scene, you are met by firefighters who take you to your patient. They explain that the patient is awakened by loud noises and will respond to their name by mumbling. What is the MOST appropriate way to describe the patient’s level of consciousness?