English Explanatory Dictionary

alert and oriented

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. A medical notation commonly used in emergency situations or with dementia patients when assessing a person's level of consciousness and awareness, providing a first impression as to whether a person is cognitively impaired or able to make decisions for themselves; can be determined in tandem with an A&O assessment.

Word forms

alert and oriented A&O

Synonyms

conscious and oriented
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