Rancho Levels

Question 1

Level 1

Answer 1

No Response

Question 2

Level 2

Answer 2

Generalized Response

Question 3

Level 3

Answer 3

Localized Response

Question 4

Level 4

Answer 4

Confused-Agitated

Question 5

Level 5

Answer 5

Confused-Inappropriate

Question 6

Level 6

Answer 6

Confused-Appropriate

Question 7

Level 7

Answer 7

Automatic-Appropriate

Question 8

Level 8

Answer 8

Purposeful-Appropriate

Question 9

No Response Definition

Answer 9

Appears to be in deep sleep; completely unresponsive to stimuli

Question 10

Generalized Response Definition

Answer 10

Inconsistent and non-purposeful reaction to stimuli; often limited and non-specific

Question 11

Localized Response Definition

Answer 11

Specific but inconsistent response to stimuli; may follow simple commands

Question 12

Confused-Agitated Definition

Answer 12

Heightened state of activity; bizarre and non-purposeful activity; unable to cooperate with tx

Question 13

Confused-Inappropriate Definition

Answer 13

Responds to simple commands fairly consistently; Highly distractable; May be able to converse on social automatic level

Question 14

Confused-Appropriate Definition

Answer 14

Goal-directed behavior, but dependent; follows simple commands and can relearn tasks; responses appropriate but may be incorrect due to memory

Question 15

Automatic-Appropriate Definition

Answer 15

Appropriate and oriented; robot-like with daily routine; Minimal confusion; Some new learning; Judgment remains impaired

Question 16

Purposeful-Appropriate Definition

Answer 16

Recalls and integrates past and recent events; Aware and responsive; Carryover for new learning, needs no supervision once learned; May still have decreased ability for reasoning, stress tolerance, judgment