A mechanically ventilated patient is being assessed for her level of sedation. The patient is semi-asleep and responds to verbal commands. What score on the Ramsay Sedation Scale should be assigned to this patient?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
ANS: B
A patient who is semiasleep but responds to verbal commands would be given a score of 3 on the Ramsay Sedation Scale.
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