CAM Features Assessment Quiz
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What is the hallmark of delirium based on the text?

  • Complete Blood Count
  • Pulmonary evaluation
  • Abnormal mental status examination (correct)
  • Urinalysis
  • Which diagnostic evaluation tool is based on DSM criteria according to the text?

  • Complete Blood Count
  • Electrocardiography
  • Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) (correct)
  • Routine observation
  • How many features need to be present in the CAM to be positive for delirium?

  • 2
  • 1
  • 3 (correct)
  • 4
  • What does CAM feature 1 focus on according to the text?

    <p>Acute and fluctuating course</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assessment tool is described as quick and accurate by the text?

    <p>Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do laboratory studies aim to determine according to the text?

    <p>Creatinine levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical question to ask family members and caretakers to differentiate delirium from other causes of confusion?

    <p>Is there a change in sleep patterns?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is more common in delirium compared to dementia?

    <p>Fluctuates during the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Delirium Superimposed on Dementia (DSD) from typical dementia?

    <p>Presence of acuteness and fluctuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect helps in recognizing Delirium Superimposed on Dementia (DSD)?

    <p>Fluctuating symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic symptom of Delirium compared to Dementia?

    <p>Ability to attend to MMSE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question can help differentiate Delirium from Depression?

    <p>Is there a change in sleep patterns?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended strategy to create a supportive environment for a patient to prevent delirium?

    <p>Minimize sensory losses that contribute to misperceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT recommended to facilitate nighttime sleep in the context of preventing delirium?

    <p>Rescheduling medications to disrupt sleep patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effective measure aimed at reorienting a patient to their surroundings to prevent delirium?

    <p>Providing a daily schedule for the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key component of sound geriatric care to prevent delirium?

    <p>Rapid treatment of underlying causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be minimized in terms of noise to create a supportive environment for a patient to prevent delirium?

    <p>Unit-wide noise reduction strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an additional non-pharmacological strategy mentioned in the text to prevent delirium?

    <p>Daily administration of sedating medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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