What does it mean when a person is unconscious?

The person cannot respond to people or activities.

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  1. The person is sleeping normally
  2. The person cannot respond to people or activities ✔
  3. The person is ignoring you on purpose

Why: Unconsciousness is not normal sleep. The person does not respond to voice or touch.

Huh, didn't know that: An unconscious person may still be breathing.

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Answer: The person cannot respond to people or activities. Unconsciousness is not normal sleep. The person does not respond to voice or touch.

  1. MedlinePlus Unconsciousness First Aid medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000022.htm
    The person will be unresponsive
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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