71 Questions
Which physical maladaptation to stress can chronic stress lead to?
Reduced immunity
What are the symptoms of Panic Disorder?
Fear of being out of control and chest pain
What is a characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Anticipating the 'worst' and inability to concentrate
What is a recommended nursing intervention for Panic Disorder?
Provide a calm quiet environment
What is a characteristic of Phobias?
Illogical fear and faulty thought process
What is a physical symptom of Severe Anxiety?
Inability to take in new information
What is a treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Behavior modification therapy
What are the symptoms of Increased Anxiety?
Inability to concentrate and tremors
What is a recommended treatment for Phobias?
Desensitization and relaxation techniques
What is a characteristic of Moderate Anxiety?
Physical symptoms start to appear
What is a physical maladaptation to stress?
Hypertension and coronary artery disease
What is a recommended nursing intervention for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Offer non-judgmental emotional support
Which disorder can be diagnosed from patient history, physical examinations, and laboratory findings?
Etiological disorder
Which condition involves reversible symptoms such as confusion, reduced awareness, and anxiety?
Delirium
Which condition primarily involves memory impairment and can manifest in various forms including aphasia and apraxia?
Dementia
Which is the most common type of dementia with gradual onset and irreversible symptoms like memory loss, changes in behavior, and paranoia?
Alzheimer's disease
What are the risk factors for Alzheimer's disease?
Age, family history, gender, educational status, occupational level, diet, exercise, and stress
How many stages does Alzheimer's disease progress through?
Seven stages
What are the treatments for Alzheimer's disease?
New medications, cholinesterase inhibitors, antipsychotics, anti-anxiety, and antidepressants, as well as nutritional support
What does nursing care for Alzheimer's patients involve?
Meeting basic needs, safety, addressing behavior problems, and maintaining a supportive and non-judgmental environment
How can sensory perception disturbances in Alzheimer's patients be addressed?
Physical adaptations and maintaining a supportive environment
What is anxiety?
A state of uneasiness or apprehension in response to a vague, non-specific threat, triggering the fight or flight response
What are physical adaptations to stress/anxiety?
Increased respiratory rate, dilated pupils, and the secretion of adrenaline by the adrenal glands
Which physical maladaptation can chronic stress lead to?
Reduced immunity
What is a characteristic of Severe Anxiety?
Inability to concentrate
What is a recommended nursing intervention for Panic Disorder?
Provide calm quiet environment
What is a characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Chronic excessive anxiety/worry
What is a treatment for Phobias?
Desensitization
What is a characteristic of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Unconscious thoughts and rituals used to decrease anxiety
What is a physical symptom of Moderate Anxiety?
Physical symptoms start to appear
What is a symptom of Panic Disorder?
Increased perspiration
What is a characteristic of Mild Anxiety?
Encounter everyday, increases awareness
What is a symptom of Panic Disorder?
Chest pain, shortness of breath (SOB)
What is a recommended nursing intervention for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Provide calm environment
What is a characteristic of Phobias?
Illogical fear
Which of the following is a characteristic of delirium?
Sudden disturbance of cognitive ability
What is a key risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
Age
What is the primary focus of nursing care for Alzheimer's patients?
Addressing behavior problems
What is a characteristic of validation therapy in caring for Alzheimer's patients?
Encouraging reminiscence and empathy
What is the primary symptom of anxiety?
Uneasiness or apprehension
What are the physical adaptations to stress/anxiety?
Increased respiratory rate
What distinguishes dementia from delirium?
Gradual onset and irreversible symptoms
What is a key characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?
Gradual onset and irreversible symptoms
What is a primary treatment for Alzheimer's disease?
Cholinesterase inhibitors
What is a key consideration in caring for Alzheimer's patients with sensory perception disturbances?
Physical adaptations to address anxiety
What is the primary symptom of anxiety?
Uneasiness or apprehension
What is a key risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
Family history
What is the primary focus of nursing care for Alzheimer's patients?
Addressing behavior problems
What distinguishes dementia from delirium?
Reversibility of symptoms
What is a key risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
Educational status
What are the physical adaptations to stress/anxiety?
Constricted pupils
What is a characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
State of uneasiness in response to a vague threat
What is a recommended nursing intervention for Panic Disorder?
Assisting with relaxation techniques
What is a symptom of Panic Disorder?
Recurrent unexpected panic attacks
What is a physical symptom of Moderate Anxiety?
Dilated pupils
What is a recommended nursing intervention for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Maintaining a supportive environment
How can sensory perception disturbances in Alzheimer's patients be addressed?
Physical adaptations and maintaining a supportive environment
What is a key characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?
Gradual onset
What is a primary treatment for Alzheimer's disease?
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Which of the following is a symptom of Severe Anxiety?
Rapid intense escalating anxiety
What is a physical symptom of Moderate Anxiety?
Heart beat increased and pounding
What is a symptom of Panic Disorder?
Fear of dying or having a heart attack
What is a characteristic of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Unconscious thoughts and rituals to decrease anxiety
What is a characteristic of Phobias?
Illogical fear and faulty thought process
What is a recommended nursing intervention for Panic Disorder?
Provide calm environment
What are the symptoms of Panic Disorder?
Heart beat increased and pounding, nausea, and chest pain
What is a physical maladaptation to stress?
Gastric ulcers
What is a recommended nursing intervention for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Relaxation techniques
What is a physical symptom of Severe Anxiety?
Increased perspiration and tingling or numbness
What is a recommended treatment for Phobias?
Relaxation techniques and desensitization
What is a characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Chronic excessive anxiety and worry
Study Notes
Etiological Disorders and Delirium
- Etiological disorders result from a medical condition and can be diagnosed from patient history, physical examinations, and laboratory findings.
- Delirium is a sudden disturbance of cognitive ability, more common in the elderly, with specific causes and reversible symptoms such as confusion, reduced awareness, and anxiety.
- Dementia involves multiple cognitive deficits, primarily memory impairment, and can manifest in various forms including aphasia and apraxia.
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia with gradual onset and irreversible symptoms like memory loss, changes in behavior, and paranoia.
- Risk factors for Alzheimer's include age, family history, gender, educational status, occupational level, diet, exercise, and stress.
- Alzheimer's progresses through seven stages, from no symptoms to severe cognitive decline and loss of ability to interact with the environment.
- Treatments for Alzheimer's include new medications, cholinesterase inhibitors, antipsychotics, anti-anxiety, and antidepressants, as well as nutritional support.
- Nursing care for Alzheimer's patients involves meeting basic needs, safety, addressing behavior problems, and maintaining a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
- Sensory perception disturbances in Alzheimer's patients can be addressed through physical adaptations and maintaining a supportive environment.
- Validation therapy, anxiety, and physical adaptations to stress/anxiety are important considerations in caring for Alzheimer's patients.
- Anxiety is a state of uneasiness or apprehension in response to a vague, non-specific threat, triggering the fight or flight response.
- Physical adaptations to stress/anxiety include increased respiratory rate, dilated pupils, and the secretion of adrenaline by the adrenal glands.
Etiological Disorders and Delirium
- Etiological disorders result from a medical condition and can be diagnosed from patient history, physical examinations, and laboratory findings.
- Delirium is a sudden disturbance of cognitive ability, more common in the elderly, with specific causes and reversible symptoms such as confusion, reduced awareness, and anxiety.
- Dementia involves multiple cognitive deficits, primarily memory impairment, and can manifest in various forms including aphasia and apraxia.
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia with gradual onset and irreversible symptoms like memory loss, changes in behavior, and paranoia.
- Risk factors for Alzheimer's include age, family history, gender, educational status, occupational level, diet, exercise, and stress.
- Alzheimer's progresses through seven stages, from no symptoms to severe cognitive decline and loss of ability to interact with the environment.
- Treatments for Alzheimer's include new medications, cholinesterase inhibitors, antipsychotics, anti-anxiety, and antidepressants, as well as nutritional support.
- Nursing care for Alzheimer's patients involves meeting basic needs, safety, addressing behavior problems, and maintaining a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
- Sensory perception disturbances in Alzheimer's patients can be addressed through physical adaptations and maintaining a supportive environment.
- Validation therapy, anxiety, and physical adaptations to stress/anxiety are important considerations in caring for Alzheimer's patients.
- Anxiety is a state of uneasiness or apprehension in response to a vague, non-specific threat, triggering the fight or flight response.
- Physical adaptations to stress/anxiety include increased respiratory rate, dilated pupils, and the secretion of adrenaline by the adrenal glands.
Etiological Disorders and Delirium
- Etiological disorders result from a medical condition and can be diagnosed from patient history, physical examinations, and laboratory findings.
- Delirium is a sudden disturbance of cognitive ability, more common in the elderly, with specific causes and reversible symptoms such as confusion, reduced awareness, and anxiety.
- Dementia involves multiple cognitive deficits, primarily memory impairment, and can manifest in various forms including aphasia and apraxia.
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia with gradual onset and irreversible symptoms like memory loss, changes in behavior, and paranoia.
- Risk factors for Alzheimer's include age, family history, gender, educational status, occupational level, diet, exercise, and stress.
- Alzheimer's progresses through seven stages, from no symptoms to severe cognitive decline and loss of ability to interact with the environment.
- Treatments for Alzheimer's include new medications, cholinesterase inhibitors, antipsychotics, anti-anxiety, and antidepressants, as well as nutritional support.
- Nursing care for Alzheimer's patients involves meeting basic needs, safety, addressing behavior problems, and maintaining a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
- Sensory perception disturbances in Alzheimer's patients can be addressed through physical adaptations and maintaining a supportive environment.
- Validation therapy, anxiety, and physical adaptations to stress/anxiety are important considerations in caring for Alzheimer's patients.
- Anxiety is a state of uneasiness or apprehension in response to a vague, non-specific threat, triggering the fight or flight response.
- Physical adaptations to stress/anxiety include increased respiratory rate, dilated pupils, and the secretion of adrenaline by the adrenal glands.
Test your knowledge of etiological disorders, delirium, and Alzheimer's disease with this quiz. Explore the symptoms, risk factors, stages, treatments, and nursing care associated with these conditions. Sharpen your understanding of cognitive impairments and sensory perception disturbances, and learn about the importance of validation therapy and physical adaptations in caring for Alzheimer's patients.
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