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Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with delirium?
Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with delirium?
What is the primary goal of reality orientation techniques?
What is the primary goal of reality orientation techniques?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of dementia?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of dementia?
Which of these could be a cause of delirium?
Which of these could be a cause of delirium?
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What is the distinction between a hallucination and a delusion?
What is the distinction between a hallucination and a delusion?
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Study Notes
Key Cognitive Impairments and Disorders
- Hallucinations: Experiencing sights or sounds that aren't real.
- Delusions: False beliefs despite evidence.
- Cognitive Impairment: Reduced memory, attention, and problem-solving.
- Sundowning: Increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon/evening.
- Reality Orientation: Methods to help re-orient a person to time, place, and identity.
- Validation Therapy: Accepting and understanding a confused person's feelings and reality.
Disorientation
- Definition: Loss of awareness about time, place, or identity.
- Causes: Illness, dehydration, medication, or stress.
- Severity: Can be temporary or indicate underlying conditions like dementia or infection.
Delirium
- Definition: A sudden, severe, temporary, and reversible state of confusion.
- Causes: Infections (like UTI, pneumonia), dehydration, medication side effects, surgery, or hospitalization.
- Symptoms: Sudden confusion, agitation, hallucinations, sleep disruption, and trouble focusing.
- Treatment: Fixing the underlying cause (infection, electrolyte imbalance, medication adjustment).
Dementia
- Definition: A progressive, irreversible decline in memory, reasoning, and daily activities.
- Causes: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.
- Symptoms: Memory loss, confusion, personality changes, difficulty communicating and reasoning.
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Stages:
- Mild: Forgetfulness, trouble finding words.
- Moderate: Increased memory loss, needing help with tasks.
- Severe: Inability to recognize loved ones, loss of physical function.
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Treatment & Management:
- No cure: Medications (e.g., cholinesterase inhibitors) might slow progression.
- Supportive care: Regular routines, safety measures, and caregiver support.
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Description
This quiz explores key cognitive impairments and disorders, including hallucinations, delusions, and delirium. It covers definitions, causes, and symptoms to help understand these complex conditions. Additionally, it discusses strategies like reality orientation and validation therapy for managing disorientation and confusion.
