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What is the hallmark of delirium based on the text?
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?
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?
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?
What does CAM feature 1 focus on according to the text?
Which assessment tool is described as quick and accurate by the text?
Which assessment tool is described as quick and accurate by the text?
What do laboratory studies aim to determine according to the text?
What do laboratory studies aim to determine according to the text?
What is a critical question to ask family members and caretakers to differentiate delirium from other causes of confusion?
What is a critical question to ask family members and caretakers to differentiate delirium from other causes of confusion?
Which symptom is more common in delirium compared to dementia?
Which symptom is more common in delirium compared to dementia?
What distinguishes Delirium Superimposed on Dementia (DSD) from typical dementia?
What distinguishes Delirium Superimposed on Dementia (DSD) from typical dementia?
Which aspect helps in recognizing Delirium Superimposed on Dementia (DSD)?
Which aspect helps in recognizing Delirium Superimposed on Dementia (DSD)?
What is a characteristic symptom of Delirium compared to Dementia?
What is a characteristic symptom of Delirium compared to Dementia?
Which question can help differentiate Delirium from Depression?
Which question can help differentiate Delirium from Depression?
What is a recommended strategy to create a supportive environment for a patient to prevent delirium?
What is a recommended strategy to create a supportive environment for a patient to prevent delirium?
Which of the following is NOT recommended to facilitate nighttime sleep in the context of preventing delirium?
Which of the following is NOT recommended to facilitate nighttime sleep in the context of preventing delirium?
What is an effective measure aimed at reorienting a patient to their surroundings to prevent delirium?
What is an effective measure aimed at reorienting a patient to their surroundings to prevent delirium?
Which of the following is a key component of sound geriatric care to prevent delirium?
Which of the following is a key component of sound geriatric care to prevent delirium?
What should be minimized in terms of noise to create a supportive environment for a patient to prevent delirium?
What should be minimized in terms of noise to create a supportive environment for a patient to prevent delirium?
Which of the following is NOT an additional non-pharmacological strategy mentioned in the text to prevent delirium?
Which of the following is NOT an additional non-pharmacological strategy mentioned in the text to prevent delirium?
